Dorst

Dorst Meaning & Origin

About Dorst
The surname Dorst is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "dorst," meaning "thirst" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a strong desire or craving for something, possibly water or drink. Over time, the surname Dorst became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorst: 534
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R S T
🌐 IPA
/dΙ”rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorst in Braille

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

The name Dorst in braille

How to sign the name Dorst using Sign Language

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

The name Dorst in sign language

Numerology