About Dunstan
The surname Dunstan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dunstan," which itself is composed of the elements "dun," meaning "hill," and "stan," meaning "stone." The name Dunstan was borne by a famous 10th-century saint and archbishop of Canterbury, known for his religious reforms and influence on English society. As a surname, Dunstan likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Dunstan," and has been passed down through generations as a family name.
The surname Dunstan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunstan 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 Dunstan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dunstan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dunstan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.