Elstner

Elstner Meaning & Origin

About Elstner
The surname Elstner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elster," meaning "magpie." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being talkative or having a fondness for shiny objects. The name Elstner may have been given to individuals who worked as bird catchers or had some connection to the bird in their occupation or environment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elstner: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALSTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E423506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/elstner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elstner in Braille

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

The name Elstner in braille

How to sign the name Elstner using Sign Language

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

The name Elstner in sign language

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