About Deist
The surname Deist is of German origin and is derived from the word "Deist," which refers to a person who follows the philosophical belief system of Deism. Deism is the belief in the existence of a supreme being or creator who does not intervene in the world, but rather created it and set it in motion. Therefore, the surname Deist likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who adhered to or was associated with the Deist philosophy.
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The surname Deist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Deist based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Deist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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