About Bastress
The surname Bastress is of French origin and is derived from the word "bâtonnier," meaning "baton" or "stick." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who held a position of authority or leadership, such as a guild master or a military officer. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Bastress. Today, individuals with the surname Bastress can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania.
The surname Bastress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastress based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bastress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.