Bristoe Family Crest & Name History

Arms linked to Bristow and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Family name meaning

Records tie Bristoe closely to Bristow. The name is usually explained as “From Bristol”.

Before spelling was fixed, Bristow was also written Bristoe. You may also find the name written Bristowe, Bristol and Bristle.

Want more than a summary? See the Bristoe family name pack.