Description:
CAUSTIN is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'coustin', meaning 'a little coxcomb'. The surname was first recorded in the early 12th century, and is thought to have originated in the county of Devon. The variant spellings include Cauchon, Cauchonnes, Cauchon, Cauchin, and Cauchin. The name is believed to be of Celtic origin, and may have been derived from the Gaelic word 'cauchoin', meaning 'a little warrior'. The surname is also found in France, Germany, and Austria. The name is now rare, but is still found in some parts of England and Wales. The earliest recorded bearer of the surname was Geoffrey de Cauchin, who was documented in the early 12th century.
