About Derstine
The surname Derstine is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the personal name "Durst", meaning "thirst". It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with an excessive thirst or a metaphorical thirst for knowledge or adventure. Over time, the suffix "-ine" was added, which is a diminutive ending commonly found in Swiss surnames. Therefore, the surname Derstine can be interpreted as "little thirst" or "thirsty one".
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The surname Derstine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Derstine 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 Derstine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Derstine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.