Eyster

Eyster Meaning & Origin

About Eyster
The surname Eyster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "eister," meaning "iron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with iron or had a strong association with the metal. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, ironworkers, or individuals known for their strength and resilience. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Eister, Eisterhold, or Eisterhues.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eyster: 986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,152
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈeΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eyster in Braille

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

The name Eyster in braille

How to sign the name Eyster using Sign Language

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

The name Eyster in sign language

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