Hasting

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a place of haste or a hastily-established settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hæst' (haste) with a locative suffix, or possibly from the place name Hastings. The surname may indicate someone from a location characterized by rapid development or movement.

About the Hasting Surname

An English surname likely derived from topographic or locative origins. The name remains relatively rare and is primarily concentrated in English-speaking regions.

Distribution

Uncommon; found primarily in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the Hasting Surname