Dunst

Dunst Meaning & Origin

About Dunst
The surname Dunst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dunst," meaning "mist" or "vapor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived in a misty or foggy area or had a hazy appearance. The name may also have been given to someone who had a mysterious or elusive personality. Over time, the surname Dunst has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunst: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TNST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0523
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 N S T
🌐 IPA
/dΙ™nst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TNST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunst in Braille

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

The name Dunst in braille

How to sign the name Dunst using Sign Language

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

The name Dunst in sign language

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