Bastis

Bastis Meaning & Origin

About Bastis
The surname Bastis is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "bastis," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone known for their defensive or protective qualities. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in defending their community or who held positions of authority in matters of protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bastis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bastis: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastis 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 Bastis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/bastis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bastis in Braille

Here's how to represent Bastis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bastis in braille

How to sign the name Bastis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bastis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bastis in sign language

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