Find out how popular the last name Westin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Westin.

Westin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Westin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Westin in America

Westin is the 29550th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Westin surname appeared 798 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Westin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Westin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Westin

The surname Westin is of English origin, with its roots traceable back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "west," meaning "western," and "tun," which signified an enclosed settlement or a farm. The combination of these two words suggests that the name initially referred to someone who resided in a western settlement or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Westan in Worcestershire. This historical document provides valuable insights into the prevalence of the name during the Norman conquest of England.

During the Middle Ages, the Westin family was predominantly concentrated in the southern and western regions of England, particularly in counties like Somerset, Dorset, and Devon. Several variations of the name, such as Weston, Westun, and Westyne, were also common during this period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Weston (c. 1320-1386) gained prominence as a judge and legal scholar. He served as the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and played a significant role in shaping English common law.

Another prominent bearer of the Westin surname was Sir Richard Weston (1576-1652), an English diplomat and courtier who served as the Lord Treasurer of England under King Charles I. He was also appointed as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and played a crucial role in the English Civil War.

The name Westin is also associated with several place names in England, such as Weston-super-Mare, a seaside town in Somerset, and Weston Underwood, a village in Buckinghamshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

In the 17th century, the Westin family gained prominence in the American colonies. One notable figure was Thomas Weston (c. 1584-1647), an English merchant and colonist who played a significant role in the establishment of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.

As the Westin family spread across different regions, the spelling of the name evolved further, giving rise to variations like Westyn, Westine, and Westyn. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the surname remained rooted in its English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Westin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Westin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Westin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Westin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Westin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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