About Elster
The surname Elster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elster," meaning "magpie." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where magpies were abundant or to someone who worked as a bird catcher or bird trainer. The magpie, known for its intelligence and mimicry, symbolizes cunning and resourcefulness, which may have influenced the choice of this surname.
The surname Elster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elster 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 Elster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Elster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.