Engst

Engst Meaning & Origin

About Engst
The surname Engst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "engest," meaning narrow or tight. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was slender or thin. Over time, the surname Engst became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to an individual with this physical characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Engst: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKST
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E523
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 NG S T AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/engst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Engst in Braille

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

The name Engst in braille

How to sign the name Engst using Sign Language

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

The name Engst in sign language

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