Austin is an English surname, an Old French language

contraction Contraction may refer to: Linguistics * Contraction (grammar), a shortened word * Poetic contraction, omission of letters for poetic reasons * Elision, omission of sounds ** Syncope (phonology), omission of sounds in a word * Synalepha, merged ...

of ''Agustin'' as ''Aostin'' and ''Austin'' (regular disappearing of intervocalic from Late Latin to Old French; compare month August: Old French ''aüst''/''aoust'', French ''août''). ''Agustin'' is the popular form of Augustin,

Albert Dauzat Albert Dauzat (; 4 July 1877 – 31 October 1955) was a French linguist specializing in toponymy and onomastics. Dauzat, a student of Jules Gilliéron, was a director of studies at the École des hautes études. Works * ''L'argot des poilus; di ...

(foreword Marie-Thérèse Morlet), ''Noms et prénoms de France'', éditions Larousse 1980, p. 16a. equivalent to Augustine.

Notable people with the surname "Austin" include

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Aaron Austin Aaron Austin (August 25, 1745 – July 15, 1829)West Virginia Society, ''Sons of the Revolution in the State of West Virginia'', Bulletin No. 7 (February 1925), p. 50, ''citing'' Connecticut Men in the Revolution, pages 624, 629, 632."Deaths", ''H ...

(1745–1829), American judge * Alana Austin (born 1982), American actress * Albert Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Alex Austin (born 2001), American football player * Alfred Austin (1835–1913), British poet * Alfredo López Austin (1936–2021), Mexican historian * Alice Constance Austin (1862–1930), American architect *

Alicia Austin Alicia Austin (born 1942) is an American fantasy and science fiction artist and illustrator. She works in print-making, Prismacolor, pastels and watercolors. Early life and education Austin was born in Providence, Kentucky. As her father was c ...

(born 1942), American author *

Alvin O. Austin Alvin O. "Bud" Austin (born in Tampa, Florida) was the fifth president of LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas from 1986 to 2007. Since July 2007 he has held the role of University Chancellor, in accordance with the wishes of the Board of ...

(born 1942), American academic administrator *

Amanda Austin Amanda Petronella Austin (1859 – 1917) was an American painter and sculptor. Biography A native of Carrollton, Missouri, Austin studied from 1877 to 1879 at the University of Missouri, becoming a favored pupil of George Caleb Bingham, to w ...

(1859–1917), American painter and sculptor * Andrew Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Ann Austin (????–1665), Quaker preacher * Annie Austin, English academic administrator *

Archibald Austin Archibald Austin (August 11, 1772 – October 16, 1837) was a 19th-century slave owner, politician and lawyer from Virginia who served as a member of the 15th United States Congress. Biography Born near Buckingham Courthouse, Austin studied l ...

(1772–1837), American politician *

Arthur Austin (disambiguation) Arthur Austin may refer to: * Arthur W. Austin (1807–1884), American attorney and government official * Arthur Austin (cricketer) (1873–1962), Guyanese cricketer * Arthur O. Austin (1879–1964), American electrical engineer and inventor. * ...

, multiple people *

Ato Austin Ato Austin was a Ghanaian politician. He was a member of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) military government which ruled after the overthrow of the Limann government in December 1981. He held various portfolios in the government ...

(????–1998), Ghanaian politician * Austin Austin (1855–1925), Australian politician

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* Barry Austin (1968–2021), British heavy man *

Ben Austin (disambiguation) Ben Austin (born 1980) is an Australian athlete. Benjamin or Ben Austin may also refer to: *Ben Austin (sailor) (born 1982), Australian sailor * Benjamin Fish Austin (1850–1933), Canadian educator, Methodist minister, and spiritualist *Benjamin ...

, multiple people *

Bernard Austin (disambiguation) Bernard Austin may refer to: * Bernard L. Austin Bernard Lige Austin (15 December 1902 – 21 September 1979) was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War and com ...

, multiple people *

Bill Austin (disambiguation) William, Bill or Billy Austin may refer to: Literary figures * William Austin (English writer) (1587–1634), English author of miscellany * William Austin (poet) (before 1634–after 1666), English classical scholar * William Austin (physician) ( ...

, multiple people * Blake Austin (born 1991), Australian rugby league footballer *

Blessuan Austin Blessuan Austin (born July 19, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Rutgers. Professional career New York Jets Austin was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round, 196th overall, ...

(born 1996), American football player * Bobby Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Brady Austin (born 1993), Canadian ice hockey player * Brenda Austin (born 1981), Argentine politician *

Brett Austin Brett William Austin (26 May 1959 – 9 December 1989) was a breaststroke swimmer who represented New Zealand at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1982 Commonwealth Games The 1982 Commonwealth Games were held in Brisbane, Australia, from 30 ...

(1959–1990), New Zealand swimmer * Brian Austin (born 1943), Australian politician * Buddy Austin (1929–1981), American professional wrestler *

Bunny Austin Henry Wilfred "Bunny" Austin (26 August 1906 – 26 August 2000) was an English tennis player. For 74 years he was the last Briton to reach the final of the men's singles at Wimbledon, until Andy Murray did so in 2012. He was also a finalist ...

(1906–2000), British tennis player

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Calvin Austin Calvin Austin III (born March 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis Tigers football, Memphis. Early life and high school Austin w ...

(born 1999), American football player * Caroline Austin, British molecular biologist * C. G. Austin (1846–1925), American politician * Charles Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Charlotte Elizabeth Austin (1878–1933), Australian community worker *

Chase Austin Chase Austin (born October 3, 1989) is an American professional racing driver. He is a former development driver with Hendrick Motorsports and Rusty Wallace Racing, racing in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series. He also competed in ...

(born 1989), American race car driver *

Chris Austin Christopher Clay Austin (February 24, 1964 – March 16, 1991) was an American country music singer. Austin was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1988 and charted three singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. His highest-charting s ...

(1964–1991), American singer *

Christopher Austin Christopher Austin (born 14 November 1968) is a British conductor, and an arranger and orchestrator of film and television scores. Austin originally intended to become a composer. He studied at the University of Bristol with Adrian Beaumont ...

(born 1968), British conductor *

Chuck Austin Charles Austin is an American former professional wrestler. He had been a college football standout at the University of North Carolina and after graduating, developed an interest in professional wrestling, starting his own small promotion in his ...

, American professional wrestler * Claire Austin (1918–1994), American musician *

Cliff Austin Clifford Austin (born March 2, 1960) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Bay ...

(born 1960), American football player * Clyde Austin (born 1957), American basketball player * Coco Austin (born 1979), American actress *

Coe Finch Austin Coe Finch Austin (June 20, 1831 – March 18, 1880) was an educator, botanist and founding member of the Torrey Botanical Club. He was an expert on the mosses and liverworts of North America. Life Austin was born in Finchville, Orange Coun ...

(1831–1880), American botanist * Colin Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Cuba Austin Cuba Austin (1906 – 1961) was an American jazz drummer. Early life Austin was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Career In 1926, Austin became a member of William McKinney's group, McKinney's Cotton Pickers. Austin joined the group after ...

(1906–1961), American drummer

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* Dallas Austin (born 1970), American musician * Dan Austin, English sound engineer *

Daniel Austin Daniel Austin was a Christian Brigadier in the Pakistan Army.Dharkan Spring 2014

(1935–2013), Pakistani brigadier *

Darrell Austin Kenneth Darrell Austin (born November 16, 1951) is a former professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 16th round (404th overall) in the 1974 NFL draft. He p ...

(born 1951), American football player * Daryl Austin, Australian artist * David Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Dean Austin Dean Barry Austin (born 26 April 1970) is an English football manager and former professional player who is currently head of recruitment at Coventry City. As a player, he was a defender who notably played in the Premier League for Tottenham H ...

(born 1970), English footballer *

Debbie Austin Debbie Austin (born February 1, 1948) is an American professional golfer. Austin was born in Oneida, New York. She first played on the LPGA Tour in 1968 and went on to win seven tournaments, including five in 1977 when she tied with Judy Ranki ...

(born 1948), American golfer *

Debi Austin Debi Austin (April 13, 1950 – February 22, 2013) was a pioneering Tobacco control movement, anti-smoking advocate, appearing in anti-tobacco ads that aired in California starting in 1996. Early life and education Born Deborah Austin on A ...

(1950–2013), American anti-smoking advocate * Debra Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Denise Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Derek Austin (1921–2001), British librarian *

Doris Jean Austin Doris Jean Austin (1949 – September 1994)Hubbard, Kim"On Top of Her Game" ''People'', April 29, 1996. was an American author and journalist. Early life and education Doris Jean Austin was born in 1949 in Mobile, Alabama, in the United States. ...

(1949–1994), American author and journalist

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Earl Edwin Austin Earl Edwin Austin was an American criminal and bank robber who had been listed on the FBI's " Ten Most Wanted" list during the 1970s. Background Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Austin had been a career criminal for much of his adult life serving s ...

, American criminal * Eddie Austin (born 1952), Scottish-American soccer player * Edward Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Edith Austin (1867–1953), English tennis player * Effie Adelaide Payne Austin (1880–1949), American musician * Elizabeth Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Emilio Lozoya Austin Emilio Ricardo Lozoya Austin (Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Chihuahua State, Chihuahua, December 9, 1974) is a Mexican economist and politician. He was the CEO of Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) from 2012 to 2016. Biography Education He holds a deg ...

(born 1974), Mexican politician * Eric Austin (born 1974), New Zealand cricketer * Ernest Austin (1874–1947), English composer *

Evan Austin Evan Austin (born September 10, 1992) is an American Paralympic swimmer. He represented the United States at the Summer Paralympic Games. Career Austin competed in the 400 metre freestyle S7 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics The , bran ...

(born 1992), American Paralympic swimmer

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* Florence Austin (1884–1927), American violinist * Francis Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Frank Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Frederick Austin (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Gary Austin (1941–2017), American theatre director * Gene Austin (1900–1972), American singer * Geoffrey Austin (1837–1902), British army officer * George Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Gerald Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gerry Austin Gerald Austin (born December 4, 1941) is a retired American football official, who worked in the National Football League (NFL) from the 1982 season through the 2007 season. He wore uniform number 34, which is now worn by Clete Blakeman. Aust ...

(born 1941), American football official * Gilbert Austin (1753–1837), Irish author *

Gilbert Austin (rugby league) Gilbert Austin (first ¼ 1895 – first ¼ 1948) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level fo Hull Kingston Rovers and York, as a (o ...

(1895–1948), English rugby league footballer * Graeme Austin (born 1952), Australian rules footballer *

Granville Austin Granville Seward Austin (1927 – 6 July 2014) was an American historian of the Indian Constitution. Education Austin received most of his early education at Norwich, Vermont, USA. Austin graduated from Dartmouth College with a BA in American Lit ...

(1927–2014), American historian * Greg Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Guerin Austin (born 1980), American television host

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* Harold Austin (1877–1943), Barbadian politician and cricketer * Harold Austin (Australian cricketer) (1903–1981), Australian cricketer * Harriet Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Harry Austin (1892–1968), English cricketer *

Hattie Moseley Austin Hattie Moseley Austin (April 23, 1998) was an American chef and restaurateur. She was the founder-owner-chef of Hattie's Chicken Shack in Saratoga Springs, New York. Personal Hattie was born Hattie Gray in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, around ...

(1900–1998), American chef * Hedley Austin (born 1960), South African cricketer * Helen Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Henry Austin (disambiguation) Henry Austin may refer to: * Henry A. Austin (1833–1911), Canadian merchant and political figure in New Brunswick *Henry W. Austin Sr. (1828–1889), American businessman and politician *Henry W. Austin (1864–1947), American politician ...

, multiple people * Herbert Austin (1866–1941), British entrepreneur *

Herschel Austin Herschel Lewis Austin (22 March 1911 – 8 April 1974) was a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Stretford from 1945 to 1950. Early life Austin was born in Plymouth, England, the son of Austrian imm ...

(1911–1974), British politician * Hise Austin (1950–2019), American football player * Horace Austin (1831–1905), American politician *

Horatio Thomas Austin Sir Horatio Thomas Austin (10 March 1800 – 16 November 1865) was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer. Biography Austin was born in England on 18 March 1800, the son of an official in the Chatham Dockyard. In 1828, was dispatche ...

(1800–1865), English naval officer *

Hubert Austin Hubert James Austin (31 March 1841 – 1915) was an English architect who practised in Lancaster. With his partners he designed many churches and other buildings, mainly in the northwest of England. Early life and career Hubert James ...

(1845–1915), British architect *

Hudson Austin Hudson Austin (26 April 1938 – 24 September 2022) was a general in the People's Revolutionary Army of Grenada. After the killing of Maurice Bishop, he formed a military government with himself as chairman to rule Grenada. History Early life ...

(1938–2022), Grenadian military officer * Hunter MacKenzie Austin (born 1972), American actress

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* Ian Austin (born 1965), British politician * Ian Austin (cricketer) (born 1966), English cricketer * Isaac Austin (born 1969), American basketball player * Isaiah Austin (born 1993), American basketball player * Ivy Austin (born 1958), American actress

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Jack Austin (disambiguation) Jack Austin may refer to: *Jack Austin (politician) (born 1932), Canadian politician *Jack Austin (footballer) John William Austin (9 December 1910 – 8 March 1983) was an Australian rules football player for the South Melbourne Swans from 1 ...

, multiple people *

Jake T. Austin Jake Toranzo Austin Szymanski (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Jake T. Austin, is an American actor. Beginning his career as a child actor at the age of seven, Austin is best known for his role as Max Russo on the Disney Channe ...

(born 1994), American actor * James Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jane G. Austin Jane Goodwin Austin (February 25, 1831 – March 30, 1894) was an American writer, notable for her popular stories of the time. During her lifetime, she was the author of 24 books and numerous short stories. Her friends throughout her life were ...

(1831–1894), American writer * Janet Austin (born 1956/1957), Canadian public servant * Jason Austin, Australian rugby league footballer * Jean-Herbert Austin (born 1950), Haitian footballer * Jeff Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jeffery Austin Jeffery Austin McClelland, Jr. (born April 15, 1991), better known by his stage name Jeffery Austin, is an American pop musician and was a contestant on the ninth season of The Voice, turning a single chair and defaulting to be a member of Gwen ...

(born 1991), American musician * Jehannine Austin, Canadian geneticist *

Jennifer Jones Austin Jennifer Jones Austin (' Jennifer Barkley Jones; born is a civil rights and social policy advocate and lawyer, author and talk show host, nonprofit CEO and executive, and former government official. Early life Jones Austin was born and raised ...

(born 1969), American corporate executive * Jere Austin (1876–1927), American actor * Jim Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * J. L. Austin (1911–1960), British philosopher * Joan Austin (1903–1998), British tennis player *

Joe Austin Joe Austin is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, a position he had held since the 2013 season. Austin served as the head football coach at Hanover College in ...

, American football player and coach * John Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Johntá Austin (born 1980), American singer-songwriter * Jonathan Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Joy Ford Austin, Guyanese-American philanthropist * Julian Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Julie Austin Julie Austin is the chief executive officer of Inview Technology, the world-wide digital switch over enabling company and supplier of middleware for TV set top boxes. She is married to the inventor Ken Austin and lives in North Wales. Julie Au ...

, British corporate executive * J. Win Austin, American businessman

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Karen Austin Karen Austin is an American actress. She played Lana Wagner on the sitcom ''Night Court'' in 1984. Her film appearances include ''Summer Rental'' (1985), '' Jagged Edge'' (1985), and ''The Ladies Club'' (1986). Career Austin first gained notabil ...

(born 1955), American actress * Karl Austin (born 1961), English footballer *

Kate Austin Kate Cooper Austin (July 25, 1864 – October 28, 1902) was an American journalist and advocate of feminist and anarchist causes. Early life Born Catherine Cooper on July 25, 1864, in LaSalle County, Illinois Austin moved with her family to Ho ...

(1864–1902), American writer *

Kathi Lynn Austin Kathi Lynn Austin Kathi Lynn Austin (born ca. 1960 in Virginia)Keith Austin Keith Austin is a Cherokee Nation and American politician who served on the Cherokee Nation tribal council representing the 14th District between 2015 and 2023. Career Austin owns All Points Delivery. In May 2013, he was appointed to the editoria ...

, American politician * Ken Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Kent Austin (born 1963), American football player and coach * Kevin Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Kiera Austin Kiera Austin (born 26 August 1997) is an Australian netball player in the Suncorp Super Netball league, having previously playing for Giants Netball. She injure her ACL and was out for the whole 2021 season and after youngster Sophie Dwyer came i ...

(born 1997), Australian netball player * Kris Austin (born 1979), Canadian politician *

Kyle Austin Kyle Armani Austin (born Oct 18, 1988) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Club Nacional de Basketball of the Uruguayan Basketball League. He played collegiately at USC and then transferred to UC Riverside. Earl ...

(born 1988), American basketball player

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Larry Austin Larry Don Austin (September 12, 1930 – December 30, 2018) was an American composer noted for his electronic and computer music works. He was a co-founder and editor of the avant-garde music periodical '' Source: Music of the Avant Garde''. Austin ...

(1930–2018), American composer *

Lawrence Austin Lawrence "Baby Casius" Austin (born 22 January 1956 in Warrnambool) is an Australian professional super feather/light/ light welter/ welter/ light middle/middleweight boxer of the 1970s and '80s who won the West Australia State welterweight ...

(born 1956), Australian boxer * Les Austin (born 1936), Australian rugby union footballer * Linda Austin (born 1951), American psychiatrist * Lisle Austin (1936–2021), Barbadian football executive * Lloyd Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Logan Austin Logan Austin (born 8 July 1995) is a former professional Australian rules footballer with the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Port Adelaide Football Club from 2015 to 2017. Originall ...

(born 1995), Australian rules footballer *

Lorena Austin Lorena Austin is an American politician and Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives elected to represent District 9 in 2022. Early life and education Austin is a fifth-generation Arizonan, and a native of Mesa, Arizona. She a ...

, American politician * Louis Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Lovie Austin (1887–1972), American musician * Lynne Austin (born 1961), American model and actress

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* Malcolm Austin (1880–1958), Guyanese cricketer * Margaret Austin (born 1933), New Zealand politician * Mario Austin (born 1982), American basketball player * Margot Austin (1907–1990), American illustrator *

Mark Austin (disambiguation) Mark Austin may refer to: * Mark Austin (journalist) (born 1958), British journalist * Mark Austin (footballer) Mark Austin (born 24 February 1989) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club and Western Bulldog ...

, multiple people * Marvin Austin (born 1989), American football player * Mary Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Matt Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Maurice Austin (1916–1985), Australian army officer *

Mervyn Austin Mervyn Neville Austin (1 August 1913 – 11 June 1991) was an Australian headmaster and professor. Early life Austin was born in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia, and was the second of four sons. Mervyn's father was James William Ashworth ...

(1913–1991), Australian professor * Michael Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michele Austin Michele Austin is a British actress best known for her role as PC Yvonne Hemmingway on ITV's ''The Bill'', for which she won the Screen Nation award for best television actress in 2005. Early life and career She studied acting at Rose Bruford ...

, British actress * Mick Austin, British artist *

Mike Austin (disambiguation) Mike Austin may refer to: *Mike Austin (golfer) (1910–2005), English-American golfer *Mike Austin (swimmer) (born 1943), American swimmer See also *Michael Austin (disambiguation) Michael Austin may refer to: *Michael W. Austin (born 1969), Amer ...

, multiple people *

Miles Austin Miles Jonathon Austin III (born June 30, 1984) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played in the NFL for 10 seasons, ...

(born 1984), American football player * Mitch Austin (born 1991), Australian footballer * Moffitt Austin (1873–1942), Australian cricketer * Moses Austin (1761–1821), American businessman

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* Nancy Austin (born 1949), American writer * Ned Austin (1925–2007), American actor * Neil Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Neill Austin (1924–2008), New Zealand politician *

Nigel Austin Nigel Austin (born September 24, 1970) is an Australian business and horse racing entrepreneur. Austin is the founder and majority owner of the Cotton On Group clothing and stationery group with brands including Cotton On, Supre, Factorie and T ...

(born 1970), Australian entrepreneur * Norvell Austin (born 1958), American professional wrestler

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* Ocie Austin (1947–2014), American football player *

Oliver L. Austin Oliver Luther Austin Jr. (May 24, 1903 – December 31, 1988) was an ornithologist who wrote the definitive study ''Birds of the World,'' eventually published in seven languages. At various times he was Director of the Austin Ornithological Resear ...

(1903–1988), American ornithologist * Oscar P. Austin (1948–1969), American soldier *

Oscar Phelps Austin Oscar Phelps Austin (27 July 1847 – 6 January 1933) was an American statistician. The earlier years of his life were spent in journalism, and he served as reporter, editor, and correspondent. Life and career Early life Austin was born in N ...

(1847–1933), American statistician *

O. V. Austin Oliver V. "Spout" Austin Sr. (September 25, 1890 – May 22, 1960) was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach at the Mississippi Normal College—now known as the University of Southern Mississi ...

(1890–1960), American sports coach

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Pam Austin Pamela Austin (born March 12, 1950) is an American former professional tennis player. College career Austin played college tennis at UCLA and won a Pacific-8 Conference doubles championship while she was there. Grand Slam singles tournament tim ...

(born 1950), American tennis player * Pamela Austin (born 1941), American actress * Pat Austin (born 1964), American drag racer *

Patti Austin Patti Austin (born August 10, 1950) is an American R&B, pop, and jazz singer and songwriter. Music career Austin was born in Harlem, New York, to Gordon Austin, a jazz trombonist. She was raised in Bay Shore, New York on Long Island. Quincy ...

(born 1950), American singer-songwriter * Paul Britten Austin (1922–2005), English author * Pauline Morrow Austin (1916–2011), American physicist * Penelope Austin (born 1989), Australian singer-songwriter * Peter Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Philip Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Preston Austin (1827–1908), Welsh clergyman

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* Ralph Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Ray Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rebecca Merritt Smith Leonard Austin Rebecca Merritt Smith Leonard Austin (March 10, 1832–March 1919, Chico, California) was a botanist and naturalist who collected and sold native plants in California and Oregon. ''Lomatium austiniae'' and ''Cephalanthera austiniae'' are name ...

(1832–1919), American botanist * Reggie Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Reneé Austin Reneé Austin is an American soul music, soul, contemporary R&B, R&B, gospel music, gospel, singer, songwriter, and speaker. She is a six-time Minnesota Music Award Winner including 'Female Vocalist of the Year'. Austin has a wide vocal range, a ...

(born 1966), American singer-songwriter * Rex Austin (1931–2022), New Zealand politician * R. F. E. Austin (1866–1939), British physician * Richard Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Robert Austin (disambiguation) Robert Austin may refer to: *Robert Austin (explorer) (1825–1905), explorer of Australia *Robert Austin (artist) (1895–1973), British artist and printmaker *Robert Austin (Oxford University cricketer) (1871–1958), English cricketer *Robert Aus ...

, multiple people * Robin Austin (born 1958), Canadian businessman and politician *

Rod Austin Rodney Albert Austin (born 26 January 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Nicknamed "Curly" due to his mop of wavy black hair, Austin was a player with ...

(born 1953), Australian rules footballer * Rodney Austin (born 1988), American football player *

Rodolph Austin Rodolph William Austin (born 1 June 1985) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He is renowned as a tough tackling central midfielder who can play in attacking and central midfield as well as a central defender. ...

(born 1985), Jamaican footballer * Roger Austin (born 1940), English Air Force officer * Ron Austin (1929–2019), Australian gay rights activist *

Roswell M. Austin Roswell Mears Austin (September 23, 1887 – February 1, 1966) was a Vermont politician and Attorney at law (United States), attorney who served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives. ...

(1887–1966), American politician * Roy Austin (born 1939), American ambassador * Ryan Austin (born 1981), Trinidadian cricketer * Ryan Austin (footballer) (born 1984), English footballer

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* Samuel Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Sarah Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Shakira Austin (born 2000), American basketball player *

Shane Austin Shane Austin (born June 14, 1989) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at University of Hawaiʻi. Austin went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft and signed with the Everett Raptors of the Indoor Football League (IFL) ...

(born 1989), American football player * Shawn Austin (born 1996), Canadian singer *

Sherman Austin Sherman Martin Austin (born April 10, 1983) is an American anarchist and musician who was arrested for inflammatory content on his website and subsequently convicted. He was the first person to be successfully prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. 842(p), ...

(born 1983), American anarchist * Sherrié Austin (born 1970), Australian musician * Shrone Austin (born 1989), Seychellois swimmer * Sil Austin (1929–2001), American saxophonist * Sophie Austin (born 1984), English actress * Staryl C. Austin (1920–2015), American Air Force general *Stephanie Austin, American film producer * Stephen F. Austin (1793–1836), American politician *

Stephen Austin (American football) Stephen Austin is a former NFL executive and founder of the NFL Regional Combines and NFL Super Regional Combine. Business career Early career Austin first worked as a sports agent in 1981, primarily representing players in the USFL. In 1983, ...

(born 1934), American football executive * Steve Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Susan Austin Susan M. Austin is an American politician from Maine. Austin earned an A.A. from Bliss College in Lewiston, Maine. She and her husband have four children. A Republican, Austin has represented the town of Gray, in the Maine House of Representa ...

, American politician *

Sydney Austin Sydney Walter Austin (16 November 1866 – 9 September 1932) was an Australian cricketer. He played eight first-class matches for New South Wales between April 1893 and February 1894. Biography Austin was described as a "veritable W.G." in j ...

(1866–1932), Australian cricketer

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Tal Austin Thomas Talbert Leon Austin (9 March 1857 – 11 February 1941), commonly known as Tal Austin, was a New Zealand cricketer and rugby union player. He played nine first-class cricket matches for the Otago cricket team, including one as captain ...

(1857–1941), New Zealand cricketer and rugby union footballer * Tavon Austin (born 1990), American football player * Taylor Austin (born 1990), Canadian bobsledder * Teri Austin (born 1957), Canadian actress * Terrence Austin (born 1988), American football player * Terri Austin (born 1955), American educator and politician * Terry Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Teryl Austin (born 1965), American football coach * Tex Austin (1886–1938), American rodeo promoter * Thomas Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Austin (born 1971), American boxer *

Tim Austin (musician) Tim Austin is an American musician and former founding member of the Lonesome River Band. He is also the founder of Doobie Shea Records, a record label he ran from 1988 until 2004. In addition to the Lonesome River Band, he performed with numer ...

, American musician *

Tje Austin Tje Austin, pronounced TYE, is an American R&B singer-songwriter based out of Austin, Texas. He is also a former contestant of NBC's singing competition ''The Voice''. Background Tje Austin was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and adopted by a Mormon ...

, American singer-songwriter * Tom Austin (disambiguation), multiple people * Tracy Austin (born 1962), American tennis player * Tyler Austin (born 1991), American baseball player

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Valer Austin Valer Clark Austin is a permaculturalist involved with desert greening. Based in southern Arizona, she is known for promoting ecological restoration through water conservation and holistic land management. Valer is a graduate of Hollins Un ...

, American permaculturalist * Valerie Austin (born 1946), English hypnotherapist * Vivian Austin (1920–2004), American actress

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Walter W. Austin Walter Wolcott Austin (September 22, 1880 – July 12, 1951) was an American Republican politician from California. Early life Austin was born 1880 in Kendall, Wisconsin, and moved to Chicago, Illinois, with his family, where he was a newsboy ...

(1936–2014), American Naval captain *

Wanda Austin Wanda M. Austin (born 1954) is a former president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation. She was both the first woman, and the first African-American, to hold this position. Austin also served as interim president for the University of Southern C ...

(born 1954), American corporate executive *

Ward Austin Ward Austin Gargan, who worked as Ward "Pally" Austin (19351998) was an Australian radio DJ in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his unpredictable but popular stints at various stations. Austin was a dedicated music fan of American artists ...

(1935–1998), Australian disc jockey *

Warren Austin Warren Robinson Austin (November 12, 1877 – December 25, 1962) was an American politician and diplomat who served as United States Senator from Vermont and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. A native of Highgate Center, Vermont, Austin was ...

(1877–1962), American ambassador *

Wendy Austin Dr Wendy Elizabeth Austin Hewitt (born November 19, 1951) is a former BBC journalist and broadcaster in BBC Northern Ireland, and former presenter of BBC Radio Ulster’s current affairs programme ''Talkback''. Austin began her career in jour ...

, British journalist * William Austin (disambiguation), multiple people *

Winifred Austin Winifred Austin or Ethel Austin (7 October 1873 – 17 May 1918) was a UK pioneer of library services for blind people at what was later called the National Library for the Blind from 1906 until her death. Life Austin was born in London in 1873. ...

(1873–1918), British librarian * Woody Austin (born 1964), American golfer

Fictional characters

* Meg Austin, in the television series '' JAG'' *

Steve Austin (character) Steve Austin is a science fiction character created by Martin Caidin for his 1972 novel, ''Cyborg''. The lead character, Colonel Steve Austin, became an iconic 1970s television science fiction action hero, portrayed by American actor Lee Major ...

, protagonist of the novel '' Cyborg'' and the subsequent television series '' The Six Million Dollar Man'' * Xavier Austin, in the soap opera ''

Home and Away ''Home and Away'' (often abbreviated as ''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a trip ...

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