A proper name of English origin, typically used as a surname or given name. It originally referred to someone associated with Thor's stone or settlement.
From Old Norse 'Þórsteinn', composed of 'Þórr' (the god Thor) and 'steinn' (stone). The name entered English through Viking settlements and meant 'Thor's stone' or was associated with places dedicated to Thor.
The name Thurston preserves ancient Norse mythology in modern times - every person with this name carries a reference to Thor's hammer and the sacred stones where Vikings worshipped. It's one of many English names that reveal the deep Scandinavian influence on British culture during the Viking Age.
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