Angsten

Angsten Meaning & Origin

About Angsten
The surname Angsten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "angest," meaning "fear" or "anxiety." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was fearful or anxious in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Angsten may have ancestors who were known for their anxious disposition or may simply bear the name as a result of its historical usage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Angsten: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A52305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 NG S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/angsten*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Angsten in Braille

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

The name Angsten in braille

How to sign the name Angsten using Sign Language

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

The name Angsten in sign language

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