Buster

Buster Meaning & Origin

About Buster
The surname Buster is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bustier," meaning "to break" or "to burst." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a breaker or a breaker of horses. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their strength or forcefulness. Overall, the surname Buster is associated with the idea of breaking or bursting, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buster: 3,211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,030
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ™stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buster in Braille

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

The name Buster in braille

How to sign the name Buster using Sign Language

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

The name Buster in sign language

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