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.
The surname Bastis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Bastis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.