About the Maust Surname

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Mast surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

The meaning behind Maust

Maust is a spelling of the English surname Mast. The name is usually explained as “Mast / fattening”.

Maust is listed among the recognised spellings of Mast. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. You may also find the name written Maste. According to the 2010 US Census, the Maust surname had 1,816 bearers.

Research your Maust family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.