About Bastable
The surname Bastable is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bastable," meaning "a small bag or purse." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold bags or purses. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who carried a distinctive bag or purse. Over time, the surname Bastable has evolved and is now relatively rare.
The surname Bastable is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastable 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 Bastable is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bastable in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastable using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.