Easter

The surname Easter is derived from the Old English word “eastre,” which means “Easter” or “spring.” It is a topographical name for someone who lived near a place where the Easter festival was celebrated or near an area that was associated with springtime. The surname Easter is relatively uncommon, but it can be found in various English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Today, people with the surname Easter may have ancestral ties to regions such as East Anglia, where the Easter festival was traditionally celebrated.