About Bastille
The surname Bastille is of French origin and is derived from the word "bastille," which means "fortress" or "castle" in French. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or castle. The Bastille was also the name of a famous prison in Paris, which was stormed during the French Revolution in 1789. As a surname, Bastille may have been given to someone who had a connection to this historical event or to someone who had a strong and fortified personality.
The surname Bastille is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastille 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 Bastille is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bastille in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastille using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.