About Sebastian
The surname Sebastian is derived from the Latin name "Sebastianus," which was originally a Roman cognomen meaning "from Sebaste." Sebaste was a city in modern-day Turkey, named after the Emperor Augustus, and the name Sebastianus was given to individuals who hailed from or had a connection to this city. Over time, the surname Sebastian has spread across various regions and cultures, and it is now found in different parts of the world.
The surname Sebastian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sebastian 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 Sebastian is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sebastian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sebastian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.