Mastin

Mastin Meaning & Origin

About Mastin
The surname Mastin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "maston," meaning a large, fierce dog. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who possessed the qualities of a mastiff, such as strength, loyalty, and protectiveness. The surname Mastin is therefore associated with individuals who may have been strong and courageous, or perhaps worked as dog breeders or trainers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mastin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mastin: 4,085
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,119
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mastin 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 Mastin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 S T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΓ¦stΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mastin in Braille

Here's how to represent Mastin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mastin in braille

How to sign the name Mastin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mastin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mastin in sign language

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