ASTIN
Astin
Astin is a surname of English origin that has its roots in the region of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse personal name "Asketill," which combines the elements "os," meaning god or deity, and "ketill," meaning kettle or helmet.
The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the late 14th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the surname Astin has spread to various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals with the surname Astin include actors John Astin and his son Sean Astin, both known for their appearances in film and television productions.
The Astin family has a rich history that spans generations, with branches settling in different parts of the world. The name has evolved over time, with variations such as Aston and Astyn also appearing in historical records.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Astin can be found across the globe, with descendants of the original Yorkshire lineage continuing to honour their heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Astin surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kane
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Carole
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Aston
- Austing
- Aust
- Austen
- Austin
- Asti
- Asten
- Ashtin
- Satin
- Aceituno
- Ahston
- Aisten
- Aiston
- Aoustin
- Asden
- Asdown
- Assadian
- Astan
- Astaniou
- Astic
- Asting
- Astings
- Astins
- Astinson
- Astone
- Ausden
- Ausitn
- Austain
- Austan
- Austein
- Austian
- Austine
- Austins
- Austion
- Austn
- Auston
- Austoni
- Austyn
- Ayston
- Azaden
- Azadian
- Azzedine
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Astin in...
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There are approximately 1,001 people named Astin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,379th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Astin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Astin
- Sean Astin - American actor, director, producer
- John Astin - Born 1930; American actor
- Moira Astin - Anglican priest
- James Astin - Football player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.