BASTEN
Basten
Basten is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "baec" meaning 'ridge' or 'hill' and the suffix "-ing" denoting 'belonging to', therefore indicating a person living near a ridge or hill. The surname is primarily found in the south-west of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
The first recorded instance of the surname Basten dates back to the 13th century in Cornwall, where a family bearing this name held land in the region. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Variants of the surname include Baston and Bastin, reflecting the phonetic variations that have arisen over time. Individuals bearing the surname Basten have been involved in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society.
In modern times, the surname Basten continues to be borne by families in various parts of the United Kingdom, preserving a link to their ancestral roots and history. The name carries with it a sense of regional identity and heritage, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 320 people named Basten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Basten.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Derek
- Graham
- John
- Leo
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- Stuart
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Emily
- Jane
- Jean
- Pauline
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Stacey
- Susan
- Tanya
- Verna
Similar and related surnames
- Boston
- Bastion
- Bastin
- Bastien
- Bastian
- Basden
- Basen
- Baisden
- Bastain
- Bast
- Baiston
- Baste
- Bastan
- Batsen
- Bastein
- Baston
- Bastounis
- Bayston
- Beaston
- Beeston
- Beiston
- Besston
- Beston
- Beyston
- Boasten
- Boysten
- Bagston
- Bashton
- Basstoe
- Bastenie
- Bastiaens
- Bastine
- Basto
- Bastone
- Bastu
- Bastyn
- Bauston
- Baxten
- Biston
- Bosten
- Buiston
- Busten
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.