Baster

Baster Meaning & Origin

About Baster
The surname Baster is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "bastaard," meaning "bastard" in English. It was often used as a derogatory term to describe a child born out of wedlock. Over time, the surname Baster has evolved to become a family name, and its meaning has lost its negative connotation. Today, it simply serves as a historical reminder of its origins.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Baster: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/baster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baster in Braille

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

The name Baster in braille

How to sign the name Baster using Sign Language

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

The name Baster in sign language

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