About Hasting
The surname Hasting is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Hæsten, which means "violent" or "fierce." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who possessed these qualities. Over time, the name evolved into Hasting and became a hereditary surname. The Hasting surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the southern counties of England.
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The surname Hasting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hasting 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 Hasting is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hasting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hasting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.