Ehst

Ehst Meaning & Origin

About Ehst
The surname Ehst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ehst," meaning "honor" or "dignity." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was considered honorable or dignified. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Ehst can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their honorable qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ehst: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AST
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 SH T
🌐 IPA
/ehst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ehst in Braille

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

The name Ehst in braille

How to sign the name Ehst using Sign Language

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

The name Ehst in sign language

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