Alster

Alster Meaning & Origin

About Alster
The surname Alster is of German origin and is derived from the word "Alster," which refers to a river in Hamburg, Germany. It is believed that the surname Alster was originally used to denote someone who lived near or was associated with the Alster river. Over time, individuals with this surname may have migrated to different regions, leading to its presence in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alster: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alster 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 Alster is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A42306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/alster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alster in Braille

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

The name Alster in braille

How to sign the name Alster using Sign Language

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

The name Alster in sign language

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