About Austen
The surname Austen is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Austin" or "Augustin," which itself comes from the Latin name "Augustinus," meaning "venerable" or "great." The name was originally associated with the Christian name of St. Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher in the 4th and 5th centuries. Over time, the surname Austen became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is most famously associated with the renowned English novelist Jane Austen.
The surname Austen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Austen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Austen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Austen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Austen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.