About Dester
The surname Dester is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dægester," meaning "daystar" or "morning star." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or mountain, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was considered bright or radiant. The name Dester may also have been a variant spelling of the surname Dexter, which means "right-handed" or "skilled." Overall, the surname Dester likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name, referring to someone's physical or personal attributes.
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The surname Dester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dester 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 Dester is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.