Ernster

Ernster Meaning & Origin

About Ernster
The surname Ernster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ernest," meaning "serious" or "earnest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their serious or earnest demeanor. Over time, the name Ernster became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ernster can be found primarily in Germany and Luxembourg.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ernster: 592
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,591
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARNSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E652306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ™rnstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ernster in Braille

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

The name Ernster in braille

How to sign the name Ernster using Sign Language

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

The name Ernster in sign language

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