Austin facts for kids

Austin is a word that can mean many different things! It's often a name for people, places, or even companies and products. This page will help you understand the different things that are called Austin.

What "Austin" Can Mean

• Austin, Texas: This is a very well-known city in the United States. It's the capital city of the state of Texas.
• Austin (given name) and Austin (surname): These refer to "Austin" as a name that people have. Many people, both real and fictional, are named Austin.
• Austin Motor Company: This was a famous British company that used to make cars.

Austin in Arts and Entertainment

"Austin" can also be found in the world of music and television.

• Austin (album): This is the name of an album by the musician Post Malone, released in 2023.
• "Austin" (Blake Shelton song): This is a popular song by country music singer Blake Shelton, released in 2001.
• "Austin" (Dasha song): Another song called "Austin" was released by the artist Dasha in 2023.
• Austin (TV series): This is the title of an Australian comedy TV show that started in 2024.

Businesses and Organizations Named Austin

Many businesses and educational places have "Austin" in their name.

Companies and Brands

• Austin Motor Company: As mentioned before, this was a British company famous for making cars. They even had their own magazine called Austin!
• Austin Airways: This was a Canadian airline that used to carry passengers and cargo.
• Austin cookies and crackers: These are snack foods made by the Keebler Company.

Schools and Colleges

• Austin College: This is a college located in Sherman, Texas, in the U.S.
• Austin High School (disambiguation): There are several high schools across the U.S. that are named Austin High School.
• University of Austin and University of Texas at Austin: These are universities found in Austin, Texas, where students go to learn after high school.

Austin in the Military

The name "Austin" has also been used for military vehicles and ships.

• USS Austin: This name has been given to three different ships in the United States Navy.
• Austin-class amphibious transport dock: This was a type of ship used by the U.S. Navy that could carry troops and equipment.
• Austin Armoured Car: This was a type of armored car used by the British military during the First World War.

People Named Austin

• Austin (given name) and Austin (surname): These links provide lists of many people who have Austin as their first or last name.
• Augustine of Hippo (354–430): He was a very important Christian thinker and saint from a long time ago. He is sometimes also known as St. Austin.

Places Called Austin

Many places around the world are named Austin.

Places in Canada

• Austin, Manitoba: A small community in Canada.
• Austin, Quebec: A municipality (a type of town or local government area) in Quebec.
• Austin Island: An island located in Nunavut, Canada.

Places in the United States

• Austin, Arkansas: A city in Arkansas.
• Austin, Chicago: A community area within the big city of Chicago, Illinois.
• Austin, Indiana: A city in Indiana.
• Austin, Minnesota: A city in Minnesota.
• Austin, Nevada: A town in Nevada.
• Austin, Pennsylvania: A borough (a type of town) in Pennsylvania.
• Austin, Texas: The capital city of Texas, as mentioned earlier.
• Austin County, Texas: A county (a region within a state) in Texas.
• Lake Austin: A reservoir (a man-made lake) in Austin, Texas.

Other Places Around the World

• Austin, Western Australia: This is a ghost town in Australia, meaning it used to be a town but is now mostly abandoned.
• Mount Austin (Antarctica) and Austin Peak: These are mountains located in Antarctica.
• Mount Austin, Hong Kong: This is a hill also known as Victoria Peak, a famous landmark in Hong Kong.

Sports Teams Named Austin

Several sports teams also use "Austin" in their name.

• Austin FC: This is an American professional soccer (football) club.
  • Austin FC II: This is the reserve team for Austin FC.
• Austin Spurs: An American basketball team.
• Austin Bruins: An American ice hockey team.

Other Uses of Austin

• Austin (building): This is the name of a special building designed by the artist Ellsworth Kelly in Austin, Texas.
• Austin: In England, this word can be used as an adjective to describe things related to Augustinian friars, who are members of a religious group.

See also

In Spanish: Austin (desambiguación) para niños