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Human settlement in England
population of Speedwell was 2,342. The one school in the area is Bristol Brunel Academy, previously known as Speedwell Technology College and Speedwell Secondary
Speedwell,_Bristol
Topics referred to by the same term
in North Bristol Bristol Brunel Academy, a school in Speedwell, Bristol The City Academy Bristol, a school in Easton, Bristol Sport Bristol Academy W
Bristol_Academy
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Speedwell, Bristol, England Speedwell Castle, Staffordshire, England Speedwell Cavern, Derbyshire, England, a former 18th Century lead mine Speedwell
Speedwell
Military unit
School, Westbury-on-Trym Battery HQ (BHQ) 447/66 S/L Bty: Drill Hall, Speedwell, Bristol BHQ 448/66 S/L Bty: Banwell Abbey, Banwell BHQ 449/66 S/L Bty: Wookey
City_of_Bristol_Rifles
Electoral ward in Bristol, England
Balloon Hill School can be found on Hillside Road. Speedwell Nursery School can be found on Speedwell Road and St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School is
St_George_West
River in the south west of England
unique trees: the Bristol and Wilmotts's whitebeams. Other notable plants include Bristol rock-cress, Bristol onion, spiked speedwell, autumn squill and
River_Avon,_Bristol
English rugby union league
seventh tier league for clubs based in the south-west of England; mainly Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset. The current champions are Cleve. The champions
Counties_1_Western_North
English rugby union league
primarily in the county of Gloucestershire but also on occasion teams from Bristol. Promoted clubs move into Counties 2 Gloucestershire North or Counties
Counties_3_Gloucestershire
British engineering company
was a defence and nuclear engineering company based in Ashton Gate in Bristol, England. The company was founded by Robert Price Strachan and George Henshaw
Strachan_&_Henshaw
Areas in British city
Bristol. Bristol is divided into five constituencies for the purpose of Parliamentary representation. These are: Bristol Central Bristol East Bristol
Subdivisions_of_Bristol
English footballer
for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City and Rochdale. He was born in Speedwell, Bristol, England. Michael Joyce (October 2004). The Football League player's
Jack_Milsom
Steam tug (tugboat) built in Bristol in 1861
company had fitted the tug Speedwell with a more powerful inline compound engine to make her suitable for work in the Bristol Channel. This was deemed a
Mayflower_(tugboat)
List of ships with the same or similar names
Endecott. Speedwell, built in 1663 by Francis Baylie in Bristol, England Speedwell, privateer, captained by George Shelvocke, wrecked 1720 Speedwell, in 1751
Speedwell_(ship)
2026 grenade attack in Bristol, England
identification as the perpetrator, an enquiry into his property in Speedwell, Bristol, began. Superintendent Matt Ebbs of Avon and Somerset Police was placed
Sterncourt_Road_bombing
Secondary academy in Bristol, England
Bristol Brunel Academy is a mixed sex Secondary Academy, located in Speedwell in the ward of Hillfields, Bristol, England. The academy is named after Isambard
Bristol_Brunel_Academy
Level eight rugby union league in England
England with teams largely being based in the county of Gloucestershire and Bristol. Originally a single division called Gloucestershire/Somerset, in 2000
Counties_2_Gloucestershire
that spanned over 110 years ending in early 2000. They were based in Speedwell, Bristol, UK and Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Company designed, developed and
Strachan_Henshaw_Machinery
Area of Bristol, England
a mixed residential, commercial, and light industrial area of central Bristol, England, forming part of the Lawrence Hill ward. Situated immediately
St_Jude's,_Bristol
English rugby union leagues
for teams primarily based in Gloucestershire as well as some teams from Bristol. Promoted clubs move into Counties 3 Gloucestershire (North) or Counties
Counties_4_Gloucestershire
Area of Bristol, England
West Lodge Hill Mayfield Park Speedwell Staple Hill Road South Hillfields itself is a relatively modern area of Bristol on the outskirts of Fishponds
Hillfields,_Bristol
Postcode area within the United Kingdom
as the Bristol postcode area, is a group of 37 postcode districts in South West England, within eight post towns. These cover the city of Bristol, north
BS_postcode_area
Area of Bristol, England
Totterdown is an inner-suburb of Bristol, England, situated just south of the River Avon and to the south-east of Temple Meads railway station and the
Totterdown
Church Location Founded Denomination Argyle Morley URC Speedwell, Bristol URC Axminster URC Axminster, Devon URC Bere Alston United Church Bere Alston
List of churches in the United Reformed Church
List_of_churches_in_the_United_Reformed_Church
Private day school in Bristol, England
Redmaids' High School is a private day school for girls in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, England. The school is a member of the Girls' Schools Association and
Redmaids'_High_School
Human settlement in England
Ridgeway is a suburban area of Bristol, located in the east of the city between Fishponds, Speedwell and Eastville. It is a mainly residential area and
Ridgeway,_Bristol
English rugby union league
involving teams based in the county of Somerset as well as some teams based in Bristol. Originally a single division called Gloucestershire/Somerset, in 2000
Counties_2_Somerset
Area of Bristol, England
the northwest, Whitehall to the southwest, St George to the south, and Speedwell to the east. To the northeast, it is separated from Fishponds by Ridgeway
Crofts_End
Electoral ward in Bristol, England
The north of the ward includes parts of Speedwell neighbourhood. The ward is on the eastern boundary of Bristol unitary authority, adjacent to Kingswood
St_George_Central
British botanist (born 1941)
2024. "Bristol Naturalist News". docs.google.com. Bristol Naturalists' Society. July–August 2012. p. 6. Retrieved 21 August 2012. "Spiked Speedwell". luontoportti
Libby_Houston
Early 17th-century English explorer of North America
return cargo of sassafras. His flagship, the Speedwell, was of 60 tons and 30 men. (A different Speedwell was one of those used by members of the Plymouth
Martin_Pring
list of former primary state highways completely or mostly within the Bristol District (VDOT District 1) of the U.S. state of Virginia. State Route 62
List of former primary state highways in Virginia (Bristol District)
List_of_former_primary_state_highways_in_Virginia_(Bristol_District)
Area of Bristol, England
Bristol, England. It is an informally defined area centred on Whitehall Road and bordering the neighbourhoods of Crofts End to the north, Speedwell to
Whitehall,_Bristol
Suburb of Bristol, England
Fishponds is a suburb in the north-east of the English city of Bristol, about 3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. It is mainly residential, and housing
Fishponds
England international rugby union player
English international rugby union player. Born and raised in Bristol, Thorne attended Speedwell School and was a military policeman during his national service
John_Thorne_(rugby_union)
British locomotive manufacturer, 1854–1961
a generally eastward direction. It also served some collieries in the Speedwell area. The only evidence remaining of this line is a bridge abutment on
Peckett_and_Sons
Early settlers in Massachusetts
after, the Speedwell crew reported that their ship was taking on water, so both were diverted to Dartmouth, Devon. The crew inspected Speedwell for leaks
Pilgrims_(Plymouth_Colony)
English colonial venture in America (1620–1691)
and the other colonists finally boarded the Speedwell in July 1620 in the Dutch port of Delfshaven. Speedwell was re-rigged with larger masts before leaving
Plymouth_Colony
Gorge in Bristol, England
unique trees: the Bristol whitebeam and Wilmotts's whitebeam. Other notable plants include Bristol rock cress, Bristol onion, spiked speedwell, autumn squill
Avon_Gorge
British presenter and actor
1974 in Bristol to Anita and Danny Collins. His father was a self-employed electrician. Collins is an only child. In 1990, he left Speedwell Secondary
Justin_Lee_Collins
journey. The Speedwell is the only known ship to have arrived in New London from West Africa carrying enslaved individuals. One of the Speedwell's owners was
History of slavery in Connecticut
History_of_slavery_in_Connecticut
National nature reserve near Bristol, England
Avon, Bristol rockcress (Arabis scabra) which is unique to the Avon Gorge can be seen flowering in April; orchids and western spiked speedwell (Veronica
Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
Leigh_Woods_National_Nature_Reserve
Shipbuilder in Bristol, England (c.1625–80)
Charles (1626). 280 t merchantman Speedwell (1663). merchantman Farr, Graeme (1977). Shipbuilding in the Port of Bristol National Maritime Museum Maritime
Francis_Baylie
English footballer
Bristol Rovers, and Hereford United. Stephens began playing for Speedwell School in his home town of Bristol, before going on to play in the Bristol Downs
Kenny_Stephens
Rauch and Lang Regal REO Safari Coach Saturn Scion Scripps-Booth Simplex Speedwell Stanley Star Stearns-Knight Sterling Sterling Trucks Stevens-Duryea Stoddard-Dayton
List of automobile manufacturers
List_of_automobile_manufacturers
English field hockey club
Portway until 1964. Firebrands then spent three years at Brook Road in Speedwell until 1967 before moving to the current site in Failand, joining with
Firebrands_Hockey_Club
Orthodox synagogue in Birmingham, England
Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 4 Speedwell Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England
Birmingham_Central_Synagogue
English sailor
Hatley joined another privateering expedition as second captain of the Speedwell, under George Shelvocke, the expedition leader. As Hatley was already
Simon_Hatley
Professional volleyball league
& Deeside 1979 Kestrels Speedwell 1980 Speedwell Furness Kelly Girl International 1981 Competition Not Disputed 1982 Speedwell Rucanor Kelly Girl International
English National Volleyball League
English_National_Volleyball_League
Quaker preacher in America (1634/5–1659),
The Quakers arrived in New England in 1656. Gibbons was on board the Speedwell, she was 21 and few details are known of her early life. They set out
Sarah_Gibbons
Snowhill - Soundwell - Southdown - Southmead - Southstoke - Southville - Speedwell - St Agnes - St Andrews - St Annes - St Annes Park - St Augustines - St
List_of_places_in_Avon
Fire and rescue service in South West England
began service at Patchway fire station and was subsequently moved to Speedwell fire station. The second was assigned to Bedminster fire station. However
Avon_Fire_and_Rescue_Service
Hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England
the base of the Tor and nearby are four show caves: Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Peak Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern where lead, Blue John, fluorspar
Mam_Tor
Town in South Wales
Authors". 8 May 2020. "Caerphilly and Speedwell collaborative heart disease studies. The Caerphilly and Speedwell Collaborative Group". Journal of Epidemiology
Caerphilly
Human settlement in England
main road of Berkeley Road and the outer urban area with the name of Speedwell, and adjacent to Chester Park. The area has a population of 1,730 (est)
Mayfield_Park,_Bristol
Former UK coal mine
(Along with other pits he owned at Deep Pit, South Pit and Speedwell.) It was purchased by Bristol United Collieries, owners of Dean Lane, Easton, Hanham
Parkfield_Colliery
Shipbuilding firm based in Bristol, UK
primarily known for shipbuilding and repair founded in 1852 in Bristol, England. The Bristol offshoot of the Bath-based company which later became Stothert
G.K._Stothert_&_Co
guises 1912–1939) (motorcycles) New Leader (1905-1907) Leader [de] New Speedwell Motor Co., Ltd (1900–1908) Newey (1907–1921) NF Auto Developments (1995–2008)
List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom
List_of_car_manufacturers_of_the_United_Kingdom
Turnnidge, Sarah; Ketibuah-Foley, Jasmine (1 April 2026). "Bristol: Hunt for gunman who fled Speedwell shooting on e-bike". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 April
2026_in_England
English Quaker evangelist (1631–1688)
1656, at the age of 25, made his first voyage to New England aboard the Speedwell to spread his Quaker message. All of the Quakers in his group were imprisoned
Christopher_Holder
County of England
such as Poole and Bristol, declined, as they are amongst the few locations that combine shelter with deep water. Mayflower and Speedwell set sail for America
Hampshire
Group of islands in the South Atlantic
(Crepis capillaris), scrambling fumitory (Fumaria muralis), green field speedwell (Veronica agrestis), groundsel (Senecio vulgaris), and nutgrass (Cyperus
Tristan_da_Cunha
– HMS Primrose captures Veloz Passagera (details) 1832, June 3 – HMS Speedwell captures the slaver Aquila off Cuba 1835, June 15 – USRC Ingham engages
List_of_single-ship_actions
Mountain Silver Hollow / Edgewood Sleeping Lion Mountain / Northeast Halcott Speedwell Mountain Spruce Mountain St Anne's Peak / West Kill Stadel Mountain Stoppel
List of mountains of New York (state)
List_of_mountains_of_New_York_(state)
Bus company in Manchester, England
Speedwellbus (formerly Speedwell Private Hire) was a bus operator based in Hyde, Greater Manchester, England. It operated a fleet of 25 buses on commercial
Speedwellbus
2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020. "New appeal over 1970 murder of boy in Bristol". BBC News. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010.
List of unsolved murders in the United Kingdom (1970s)
List_of_unsolved_murders_in_the_United_Kingdom_(1970s)
Town in Maine, United States
English explorer Martin Pring from Bristol, England, explored the area in 1603 at age 23, commanding the ships Speedwell and Explorer in an expedition to
North_Haven,_Maine
(1919) Spaulding (1902–1903) Spaulding (1910–1916) Speedway (1904–1905) Speedwell (1907–1914) Spencer (1921–1922) Spencer Steamer (1862, 1901–1902) Sphinx
List of defunct automobile manufacturers of the United States
List_of_defunct_automobile_manufacturers_of_the_United_States
Masson Cavern Great Rutland Cavern Oxlow Cavern Peak Cavern Poole's Cavern Speedwell Cavern Thor's Cave, Staffordshire Titan Treak Cliff Cavern Alum Pot Aquamole
List of caves in the United Kingdom
List_of_caves_in_the_United_Kingdom
English settler in Plymouth Colony (1588–1654)
accommodation). Elizabeth sailed from Plymouth, England in 1633 on the Speedwell with two friends, fourteen servants, goods, and twenty tons of salt for
Elizabeth_Poole
British automobile
their Alldays and Phoenix cars. Another car the company sold was the Speedwell. Around 1922, the company expanded to a larger garage. "James Harold Atherton
Addison_Motor_Company
but the Speedwell is found to be leaking. 12 or 13 August – the Mayflower and Speedwell put into Dartmouth, Devon, for repairs to the Speedwell. 23 August
1620s_in_England
Unofficial 2002 public survey
Retrieved 2018-07-06. "Welsh poppy". Plantlife. Retrieved 2018-07-06. "Spiked speedwell". Plantlife. Retrieved 2018-07-06. "Radnor lily". Plantlife. Retrieved
County flowers of the United Kingdom
County_flowers_of_the_United_Kingdom
UK plant community type
Stonecrop Sedum forsterianum Silver Ragwort Senecio cineraria Spiked Speedwell Veronica spicata Curving Feather-moss Scorpiurium circinatum Neat Crisp-moss
British_NVC_community_CG1
Severndroog Castle, Shaldon Castle, Sham Castle (Bath), Sledmere Castle, Speedwell Castle, Stainborough Castle, Starlight Castle, Stowe Castle, Strattenborough
List_of_castles_in_England
* Thyme-leaved speedwell Veronica serpyllifolia Corsican speedwell Veronica repens * Alpine speedwell Veronica alpina Rock speedwell Veronica fruticans
List of superrosids of Great Britain and Ireland
List_of_superrosids_of_Great_Britain_and_Ireland
(1912–1915) Southern (1920–1922) SPA Spangler (1947–1949) Spartan (1975-2020) Speedwell Spencer (1921) Spencer Manufacturing (1986–) (fire trucks) Standard (1912–1932)
List of American truck manufacturers
List_of_American_truck_manufacturers
Sloop of the Royal Navy
on 14 February. At around the same time Moucheron recaptured the brig Speedwell and her cargo. On 8 February Moucheron was under the command of a Captain
HMS_Moucheron
British embroidery, created 1977–2000
British Empire & Commonwealth Museum in Bristol until its closure in 2013. It is now in the collection of the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery in storage
New_World_Tapestry
World War II battle on north coast of France
0 km) seawards, thickened by the smoke of a burning field of wheat. Six Bristol Blenheim bombers from 13 Squadron and one from 614 Squadron dropped 100 lb
Dieppe_Raid
Calendar year
sinks the English Navy warship Swan, and the commandeered merchantmen Speedwell and Martha and Margaret, all of which have been anchored off of Mull.
1653
Isabella under Captain Higton is wrecked on Eagle Island (now known as Speedwell Island). Six sailors undertake the hazardous voyage to the River Plate
Timeline of the history of the Falkland Islands
Timeline_of_the_history_of_the_Falkland_Islands
World War II British corvette class
Malcolm, Scimitar, the corvettes Arabis and Violet, and the minesweeper Speedwell on 29 June 1941 U-401 was sunk by the destroyers Wanderer and St. Albans
Flower-class_corvette
Port of Southampton history
departed from Southampton for North America on the Mayflower and Speedwell. The Speedwell had come from Holland to meet the Mayflower before crossing together
History of the Port of Southampton
History_of_the_Port_of_Southampton
World War II operations
Dahl, Per F. (1999). Heavy Water and the Wartime Race for Nuclear Energy. Bristol, UK; Philadelphia: Institute of Physics Publishing. pp. 103–108. ISBN 07-5030-6335
Norwegian heavy water sabotage
Norwegian_heavy_water_sabotage
11 April 1776, they recaptured the brigantine Georgia Packet and sloop Speedwell which HMS Scarborough had captured and brought into the bay, braving the
USS_Spitfire_(1776)
Continental, Corbitt, Fuller, Griswold, Maryland, Kiblinger, Oakland, Regal, Speedwell; high wheeler: Eureka, Hatfield, Single Center, Staver; roadster: CVI;
Timeline of motor vehicle brands
Timeline_of_motor_vehicle_brands
intermedia) M1 Spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata) CG1, CG2, CG7 Fingered speedwell (Veronica triphyllos) OV3 Spring speedwell (Veronica verna) CG7 Pale
List of rare species in the British National Vegetation Classification
List_of_rare_species_in_the_British_National_Vegetation_Classification
Secondary schools with Native American mascots
2020. Portage High School, Portage, Indiana Powell Valley High School, Speedwell, Tennessee Powhatan High School, Powhatan, Virginia Poyen High School
List of secondary school sports team names and mascots derived from Indigenous peoples
List_of_secondary_school_sports_team_names_and_mascots_derived_from_Indigenous_peoples
launched 22 September 1655 Cheriton – launched 16 April 1656, renamed HMS Speedwell in 1660 Wakefield – launched November 1656, renamed HMS Richmond in 1660
List of frigate classes of the Royal Navy
List_of_frigate_classes_of_the_Royal_Navy
Medical research project
work in Caerphilly was often linked with the Speedwell Study, a similar study operating in nearby Bristol, 60 km away. The survey techniques were similar
Caerphilly Heart Disease Study
Caerphilly_Heart_Disease_Study
County in Massachusetts, United States
In 1603, another mercantile expedition set sail from Bristol, England, in two ships, the Speedwell and the Discoverer, commanded by a 23-year-old captain
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Barnstable_County,_Massachusetts
British amphibious attack of 28 March 1942
next German aircraft on the scene, a Junkers Ju 88, was engaged by a RAF Bristol Beaufighter which had arrived in the area earlier. Both aircraft crashed
St_Nazaire_Raid
Matthew 50 (Spanish San Mateo, captured 1596) – given away 1604 Galleys Speedwell (captured 1560 from the French) – broken up 1580 Trywright (captured 1560
List of early warships of the English navy
List_of_early_warships_of_the_English_navy
Military unit
Squadron, 155 Regiment Royal Corps of Transport (Volunteers) based at Speedwell in Bristol to make travelling to and training at RAF Lyneham less time-consuming
395_Air_Despatch_Troop_RLC
US government preservation program
State Historical Society, Lincoln, NE ($170,000) The Factory Building at Speedwell Village, Morris County Park Commission, Morristown, NJ ($325,000) Midmer-Losh
Save_America's_Treasures
was later recaptured off Gorey, Jersey by the British Royal Navy's HMS Speedwell and taken in to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Fanny ( United States): The brig
List of ships captured in the 18th century
List_of_ships_captured_in_the_18th_century
by Spain 1718, retaken 1719 and burnt. Lively (1713) – broken up 1738. Speedwell (1690) – converted to bomb-vessel 1719, wrecked 1720. Dursley Galley –
List of corvette and sloop classes of the Royal Navy
List_of_corvette_and_sloop_classes_of_the_Royal_Navy
Historic church in New Jersey, United States
Township, Beverly-Edgewater Park, and Willingboro in New Jersey as well as Bristol across the bridge in Pennsylvania. Old St. Mary's Church New St. Mary's
St. Mary's Episcopal Church (Burlington, New Jersey)
St._Mary's_Episcopal_Church_(Burlington,_New_Jersey)
Highway in the United States
Rock 15.67 25.22 SR 805 (Spring Valley Road) to SR 94 – Fries Wythe Speedwell 21.26 34.21 SR 619 (Saint Peters Road) / SR 749 (Cedar Springs Road) –
U.S._Route_21
Labour Kidderminster Jessie Stephen 9,814 22.7 2 Labour Maidstone Gertrude Speedwell Massingham 6,770 19.8 2 Labour Middlesbrough East Ellen Wilkinson 12,080
Election results of women in United Kingdom general elections (1918–1945)
Election_results_of_women_in_United_Kingdom_general_elections_(1918–1945)
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English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Sai in Orne or Say in Indre, perhaps so called from a Gaulish personal name Saius + the Latin locative suffix -acum.English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of say, a kind of finely textured cloth, Middle English say (from Old French saie, Latin saga, plural of sagum ‘military cloak’). In some instances the surname may have arisen from a nickname for an habitual wearer of clothes made of this material.Southern French : topographic name from saix ‘rock’ (Latin saxum), or a habitational name from a place named with this word, for example, Say in Loire, Saix in Tarn and Vienne, Le Saix in Hautes-Alpes, or Les Saix in Isère.William Say of Bristol, England, was a member of the Society of Friends who settled in America toward the close of the 17th century. His descendant Thomas Say (1787–1834) of Philadelphia is known as the father of descriptive entomology in America.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : French Huguenot name, probably a habitational name from the village of Roncesvalles in Navarra in the Basque country (French name Roncevaux).Philip Rounseville came from Honiton, Devon, England, to Bristol, MA, sometime before 1704.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a personal name equivalent to Severin.English : topographic name from the river Severn, which flows from Wales through much of western England to the Bristol Channel. The river name is recorded as early as the 2nd century ad in the form Sabrina. This is one of Britain’s most ancient river names; the original meaning is uncertain, but it may have been ‘slow-moving’.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol)
English (Bristol) : of uncertain derivation; perhaps a Norman metonymic occupational name for a spinner or a maker of spindles, from Old French fusel ‘spindle’ (Late Latin fusellus, a diminutive of classical Latin fusus).Americanized spelling of German Füssel, a diminutive of Fuss.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Bristol and Gwent)
English (mainly Bristol and Gwent) : of uncertain origin, apparently a habitational name from some lost or unidentified place deriving its name from Old English seolfor ‘silver’ + þorn ‘thorn bush’.
Surname or Lastname
English or Welsh (Bristol and Gwent)
English or Welsh (Bristol and Gwent) : perhaps a variant of Biss.German : from Middle Low German bēse ‘reed’, ‘bulrush’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who used reeds in his work, for example a brush maker.Americanized spelling of Biese, a North German variant of 2.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Liddiard.Revolutionary soldier William Ledyard was born at Groton, CT, in 1738, a descendant of John Ledyard who sailed from Bristol, England, and settled in CT. The celebrated traveler John Ledyard (1751–89) was William’s nephew and was also born in Groton.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a bald-headed man or someone of cadaverous appearance, from Middle English sc(h)olle, sc(h)ulle ‘skull’ (probably of Scandinavian origin).Nicholas Scull emigrated from Bristol, England, to Philadelphia, PA, with his brother John in 1685. He founded a wealthy Quaker family whose descendants have been prominent in western PA, in law, newspaper publication, and banking.
Surname or Lastname
English or Welsh (Bristol and Cardiff)
English or Welsh (Bristol and Cardiff) : perhaps a variant of Biss.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol)
English (Bristol) : variant spelling of Pullen.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol and Bath)
English (Bristol and Bath) : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Bristol)
English (chiefly Bristol) : from Middle English clop(pe) ‘lump’, ‘hillock’ (from Old English clopp(a)), applied either as a topographic name or as a nickname for a large and ungainly person.Variant spelling of German Klapp.
Surname or Lastname
English (common in Bristol)
English (common in Bristol) : variant of Gingold, of which the origin is unexplained.Respelling of German Gingel, a common Bavarian surname, derived from a short form of the Germanic personal name Gangulf, composed of the elements gangan ‘to walk or go’ + (w)ulf ‘wolf’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English pope (derived via Old English from Late Latin papa ‘bishop’, ‘pope’, from Greek pappas ‘father’, in origin a nursery word.) In the early Christian Church, the Latin term was at first used as a title of respect for male clergy of every rank, but in the Western Church it gradually came to be restricted to bishops, and then only to the bishop of Rome; in the Eastern Church it continued to be used of all priests (see Popov, Papas). The nickname would have been used for a vain or pompous man, or for someone who had played the part of the pope in a pageant or play. The surname is also present in Ireland and Scotland.North German : variant of Poppe.Nathaniel Pope, a “marriner†from London and Bristol, England, patented a property on Northern Neck, VA, in 1651 that later became known as “The Cliftsâ€.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Bristol)
English (chiefly Bristol) : status name from the Anglo-Norman French feudal term franchomme ‘free man’ (see Free), composed of the elements franc ‘free’ (see Frank 2) + homme ‘man’ (Latin homo). The spelling has been altered as the result of folk etymological association with the common English place name endings -combe and -ham.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol)
English (Bristol) : from a pet form of the personal name Wilk.Variant of German Wilke.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol, Gwent)
English (Bristol, Gwent) : from Middle English tresor ‘treasure’, ‘wealth’, ‘riches’ (Old French trésor, from Latin thesaurus ‘hoard’), hence a metonymic occupational name for a treasurer or person in charge of financial administration, or an affectionate nickname for a loved or valued person.
Surname or Lastname
English (Bristol)
English (Bristol) : variant of Parrott 1.
Surname or Lastname
French
French : from a pet form of the personal name P(i)erre, French form of Peter.English (Bristol) : variant of Parrott
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Bristol)
English (chiefly Bristol) : patronymic from Hiscock.
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