Castner

Castner Meaning & Origin

About Castner
The surname Castner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kastner," meaning "chest maker" or "box maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kasten," which refers to a chest or box used for storing valuables. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals involved in the production or trade of chests or boxes. Over time, variations of the name, such as Kastner, Kasten, or Castner, emerged as individuals migrated and settled in different regions.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Castner: 1,893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15471
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C023506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦stnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Castner in Braille

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

The name Castner in braille

How to sign the name Castner using Sign Language

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

The name Castner in sign language

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