Austin Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

Austin Origin:

England, Portugal, Scotland

Origins of Austin:

The surname of Austin can be traced back to Biblical meanings and uses. It is believed that the surname of Austin is an Anglicized shortened form of the surname of Augustine. This name gained popularity following the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who was named as St. Augustine, and who died in the year of 605. The name lost popularity shortly after. However, in the 1100’s the name began to come to the forefront of society again, through the Christian revival, following the Crusades. In this time, The Austin Cannons were established, which were a group of people, similar to monks, who share a dwelling, property, and engage in ministry outside of their dwelling. Canons believe in the three values of poverty, chastity and obedience, and the Canons of Austin lived under the teachings of one St. Augustine. As the Austin order gained popularity, the baptismal name of Austin became popular throughout Europe.

Variations:

More common variations are: Austing, Astin, Austen, Astins, Aust, Asten, Austine, Austini, Austina, Ayustin

England:

The first recorded spelling of the surname of Austin can be traced to the country of England. One person who was recorded as being named as one Henry Austin, was named in the County Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in the year of 1275. This document was ordered, decreed, and written under the reign of one King Edward I of England, who was known throughout the ages, and commonly referred to throughout history as “The Hammer of the Scots.” King Edward I of England was presently named as such because of the wars, conquests, and hardships he placed on the people of Scotland throughout his reign, which lasted from the year 1272 to the year 1307. Other mentions of the surname of Austin within the country of England include one Thomas Austin who was recorded as living in the county of Somerset and who was convicted as being a “Monmouth rebel” and thus sentenced to go to Barbados on his majesty’s plantations by “Bloody” Judge Jefferys in the year of 1685. Those who bear the surname of Austin within the country of England can be found throughout the country of England. The area with the largest population of those who bear the surname of Austin can be found within the areas in and around the city of London.

United States of America:

Throughout the 17th Century, it became commonplace for European citizens to migrate to the United States of America in search of a better life for them and their families. These citizens were displeased with the state of the government in their home countries, and thus migrated to the United States. This movement of people was referred to as the European Migration. The first people who brought the surname of Austin to the United States were both Edward Austin and Jo Austin who arrived in the state of Virginia in the year of 1635. Those who are known to bear the surname of Austin can be found throughout the United States. The areas with the largest concentration of those who carry the surname of Austin can be found in large concentrations in the states of New York and Texas.

Here is the population distribution of the last name Austin: United States 131,993; England 23,957; Nigeria 21,703; Australia 10,231; Canada 7,505; South Africa 6,904; Ghana 3,515; New Zealand 2,163; Guyana 1,434; Scotland 1,214

Notable People:

Tracey Ann Austin who was born in the year 1962 is a former professional tennis player who was ranked No. 1 in the world

Gene Austin (1900-1972) who was a singer and a songwriter who was from America

Charles Austin who was born in the year 1967 and who was a high jumper from America who was awarded a Gold Medal

Herbert Austin (1866-1941) who was a Baron from England who was also the 1st Baron Austin and who built and designed automobiles and was the founder of the Austin Motor Company

Robert Sargent Austin (1895-1973) who was an etcher from England

Lieutenant General Lloyd James Austin III who was born in the year 1953 and who is an officer in the United States Army

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) who was a poet from England

Peter Austin (1921-2014) who was a brewer from England and who founded the Ringwood Brewery which is located in New Forest in Hampshire

Henry C. Austin (1844-1904) who was an Outfielder for Major League baseball in the year 1873 who played for the Elizabeth Resolutes

Blazons & Genealogy Notes

1) (Walpoole, co. Norfolk). Gu. a chev. betw. three long crosses or.
2) (Surrey, Camden’s Grants, 1611). Ar. on a chev. betw. two chevs. sa. three crosses or. Crest—A passion cross or, betw. two wings erect sa.
3) (Camden’s Grants). Or, a chev. gu. betw. three lions’ gambs erased and erect sa. Crest—On a mural crown or, a stag statant ar.
4) Gu. a chev. engr. erm. betw. three ducal coronets or. Crest—A pascal lamb ar.
5) (Doddington Grove, co. Surrey). Motto—Crux nostra corona. Gu. on a chev. ar. betw. three ducal crowns or, as many crosses pattee of the field. Crest—A ducal coronet or, thereon a pascal lamb ppr.
The Rt. Rev. William Piercy Austin, D.D., first Bishop of Guiana). Gu. on a chev. engr. betw. three passion crosses or, as many lions’ heads erased of the field. Crest—A demi lion or, holding betw. the paws a passion cross gu. and charged on the body with three fusils two and one az.