Closter

Closter Meaning & Origin

About Closter
The surname Closter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kloster," meaning "monastery." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a monastery. The name may have been given to individuals who were associated with religious institutions or who performed tasks related to the upkeep of monastic buildings. Over time, the surname Closter has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Closter: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C402306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AA1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/closter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Closter in Braille

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

The name Closter in braille

How to sign the name Closter using Sign Language

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

The name Closter in sign language

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