About Hastings
The surname Hastings is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hæsta" or "Hæsting," which means "son of Hæsta" or "descendant of Hæsta." Another possible origin is from the Old Norse name "Hǫskuldr," meaning "god's helmet" or "god's protection." Hastings is also a locational surname, referring to the town of Hastings in East Sussex, England. Overall, the surname Hastings is associated with personal names and a specific location, reflecting the diverse origins and history of the name.
The surname Hastings is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hastings 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 Hastings in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hastings using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.