Angst

Angst Meaning & Origin

About Angst
The surname Angst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "angest," meaning "fear" or "anxiety." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being fearful or anxious. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a place with a name containing the element "angst," such as Angstberg or Angstwiesen. Overall, the surname Angst signifies a connection to the emotion of fear or anxiety.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Angst: 810
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29231
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANKST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A523
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 NG K S T
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘Ε‹kst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angst in Braille

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

The name Angst in braille

How to sign the name Angst using Sign Language

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

The name Angst in sign language

Numerology