Duster

Duster Meaning & Origin

About Duster
The surname Duster is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "duster," which referred to a person who made or used dusters. Dusters were typically used to remove dust or dirt from surfaces, such as furniture or clothing. Therefore, the surname Duster likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cleaner or used dusters in their trade. Over time, the name may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duster: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ™stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duster in Braille

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

The name Duster in braille

How to sign the name Duster using Sign Language

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

The name Duster in sign language

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