Absten

Absten Meaning & Origin

About Absten
The surname Absten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abesten," meaning "to abstain" or "to refrain." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their self-restraint or abstemious behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Absten can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Absten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Absten: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Absten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Absten is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A12305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 B S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/absten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Absten in Braille

Here's how to represent Absten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Absten in braille

How to sign the name Absten using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Absten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Absten in sign language

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