Durst

Durst Meaning & Origin

About Durst
The surname Durst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "durste" or "durst," meaning "thirst." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a strong desire or craving for something, possibly referring to a person who was always thirsty or had an insatiable appetite. Over time, the surname Durst became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Durst: 5,995
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,780
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.03

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/dΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Durst in Braille

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

The name Durst in braille

How to sign the name Durst using Sign Language

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

The name Durst in sign language

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