RUSTIN
Rustin
Origin
Rustin is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English name "Hryst", meaning "rust", and the suffix "-ing", indicating the connection to a person or tribe.
History
The surname Rustin dates back to medieval England, where it was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname Rustin have been documented in various regions across the British Isles.
Distribution
Today, individuals with the surname Rustin can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to the British Empire.
Notable Individuals
- Bayard Rustin (1912-1987): An American civil rights activist and a principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
- Leslie Rustin (b. 1949): A former British politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the 1980s.
- Sophie Rustin (b. 1985): A British artist known for her contemporary abstract paintings.
Coat of Arms
The Rustin family may have a distinct coat of arms, granted to them in medieval times as a symbol of their status and heritage.
Variants
Variants of the surname Rustin include Ruston, Rustins, and Rusten.
There are approximately 55 people named Rustin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Rustin.