Bastian Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

In parish registers, Bastian often stands in for Sebastian. In origin, the name means “From Sebaste / venerable”.

• Before spelling was fixed, Sebastian was also written Bastian.
• Spain's INE counts 279 residents with Bastian as first surname and 211 with it as second. Spaniards carry two surnames, one from each parent, which is why Bastian is counted in both positions. 6,967 Americans were listed as Bastian in the 2010 census.
• You may also find the name written Sebastianelli.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Sebastian surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Bastian report, with a museum-style coat of arms.