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Austin name meaning
First Name
422k
in the U.S.
since 1880
422k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
120k
in the U.S.
in 2010
120k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Austin mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Austin
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
American
21%
Latin
13%
African
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Austin is of American origin and means "Austin is the state capital of Texas".
- A submission from Turkey says the name Austin means "State capital of Texas" and is of American origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Austin is of English origin and means "Gift Of God".
- 2 people from Missouri, U.S. agree the name Austin is of English origin and means "Great Or Magnificent".
- A submission from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Austin means "God" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Austin means "I am controlled by God".
- 2 people from the United Kingdom and the United States agree the name Austin is of English origin and means "Eclipse".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Austin means "Austin in America means ; the gift of the world".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Austin means "Strong".
- A user from Idaho, U.S. says the name Austin is of Berber origin and means "Kind and willing".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective Aus"tin
Augustinian; as, Austin friars.
Other Dictionary Sources
- State capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
Wiktionary
From Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, a contraction of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustinus, diminutive form of Augustus (literally “majestic”).
- A male given name from Old French, of Anglo-Norman origin.
- An English patronymic surname from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A locale in Canada.
- A municipality of Quebec; named for Canadian Quaker Nicholas Austin.
- A community in Manitoba.
- A locale in the United States.
- The capital city of Texas, United States and the county seat of Travis County; named for American empresario Stephen F. Austin.
- A neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois; named for American politician and businessman Henry W. Austin Sr..
- A city in Minnesota; named for early settler Austin R. Nichols.
- A city in Indiana; named for the city in Texas.
- A city in Arkansas.
- A census-designated place in Lander County, Nevada; named for early settler Alvah Austin.
- An unincorporated community in Colorado; named for early settler Austin E. Miller.
- An unincorporated community in Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Missouri; named for local merchant William Austin.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio; named for local gristmill proprietor Austin Bush.
- A ghost town in Oregon; named for early settlers Minot and Linda Austin.
- A ghost town in Western Australia; named for Australian explorer Robert Austin.
- A former make of British motor car, named for founder Herbert Austin.
Austin was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Middle English, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Austin
Notable Persons Named Austin
Post Malone
Post Malone is a hip hop music and contemporary r&b music artist (occupation), songwriter, and record producer. He has been prominent since 2014. Post was given the name Austin Post on July 4th, 1995 in Syracuse, New York.
Chumlee
Chumlee is a businessman and tv personality. He has had major accomplishments since 2003. Chumlee was given the name Austin Russell on September 8th, 1982. Chumlee is also known as Russell and Austin.
Austin Aries
Austin Aries is a wrestler. Austin was born on April 15th, 1978 in Milwaukee.
Austin Butler
Austin Butler is an actor, singing, model (people), singer, and model. His ongoing career started in 2005. Austin was given the name Austin Robert Butler on August 17th, 1991 in Anaheim, California.
Austin Nichols
Austin Nichols is an actor and director. He has had major accomplishments since 1999. Austin was born on April 24th, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Austin Mahone
Austin Mahone is a teen pop and dance-pop singing and songwriter. He plays Guitar and Vocals. He was most active from 2011 to present. Austin was born on April 4th, 1996 in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Austin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin is a professional wrestler, actor, producer, and professional wrestling. He was most active from 1989 to 2003. Stone was given the name Steven James Anderson on December 18th, 1964 in Austin, Texas.
Louis Tomlinson
Louis Tomlinson is a pop music singing, songwriter, and actor. He was most active from 2010 to present. Louis was given the name Louis Troy Austin on December 24th, 1991 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
Isaiah Austin
Isaiah Austin is a basketball player. Isaiah was born on October 25th, 1993 in Fresno, California.
Jake T. Austin
Jake T. Austin is an actor. He has been prominent since 2003. Jake was given the name Jake Austin Szymanski on December 3rd, 1994 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Coco Austin
Coco was given the name Nicole Natalie Austin on March 17th, 1979 in Tarzana, California, U.S. Coco is also known as Coco, Coco Marie Austin, Coco Marie, and Coco-T.
Charlie Austin
Charlie Austin is a soccer player for the Southampton F.C., Reading F.C., Kintbury Rangers F.C., Hungerford Town F.C., Thatcham Town F.C., Poole Town F.C., Swindon Town F.C., Burnley F.C., and Queens Park Rangers F.C. Charlie was born on July 5th, 1989 in Hungerford, England.
- Tracy AustinTennis Player
- Tavon AustinFootball Player
- Patti AustinSinging
- Miles AustinFootball Player
- John AustinPhilosopher
- Denise AustinPersonal Trainer
- Rodolph AustinSoccer Player
- Gene AustinSinging
- Tyler AustinAthlete
- Sherrié AustinMusician
- Guerin Austin
- Ian AustinFor Dudley North
- Blake Austin
- Marvin AustinFootball Player
Common last names for Austin
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Austin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 67.47% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 26.01% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.80% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.34% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Austin
People with the last name Austin are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Austin
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