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Name Origin

Austen is an English surname that has become increasingly popular as a given name. It likely originated from a place name meaning 'from the ash tree' or 'east town.'

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Famous People

Jane Austen (1775-1817)

Novelist

  • Authored beloved novels like Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma
  • Considered one of the greatest writers in English literature

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