About Bastain
The surname Bastain is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Sebastian," which itself comes from the Latin name "Sebastianus." The name Sebastian was popularized by early Christian martyrs and saints, and it means "venerable" or "revered." Therefore, the surname Bastain likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Sebastian. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Bastain.
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The surname Bastain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastain 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 Bastain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bastain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.