Bester

Bester Meaning & Origin

About Bester
The surname Bester is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "beste," meaning "best" or "excellent." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered the best or most skilled in their profession or trade. Over time, the surname Bester became hereditary and passed down through generations, signifying a family's association with excellence or superiority in their chosen field.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bester: 1,947
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,147
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bester in Braille

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

The name Bester in braille

How to sign the name Bester using Sign Language

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

The name Bester in sign language

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