Custer

Custer Meaning & Origin

About Custer
The surname Custer is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "kustar," meaning "spear." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or used spears. The name Custer has variations in spelling across different regions and time periods, such as Kuster or Küster. Over time, individuals with the surname Custer have migrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, where it became more widely known due to the historical figure General George Armstrong Custer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Custer: 10,790
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Custer in Braille

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

The name Custer in braille

How to sign the name Custer using Sign Language

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

The name Custer in sign language

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