Bastow

Bastow Meaning & Origin

About Bastow
The surname Bastow is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bástr" or "Bástrkr," meaning "boat" or "ship." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was associated with boats or had a connection to the sea. Over time, the name evolved into Bastow and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bastow can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bastow: 438
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,256
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbæstoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PST', 'PSTF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bastow in Braille

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

The name Bastow in braille

How to sign the name Bastow using Sign Language

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

The name Bastow in sign language

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