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.
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: 3324
- 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.
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Pronunciation
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.
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.
