About Bastyr
The surname Bastyr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bast," meaning "bastard" or "illegitimate child." It was often used as a derogatory term to describe someone born out of wedlock. Therefore, the surname Bastyr likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered illegitimate or as a surname given to a child born out of wedlock.
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The surname Bastyr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bastyr 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 Bastyr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bastyr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bastyr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.