About Faist
The surname Faist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vust," meaning "fist." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was a blacksmith or a metalworker, as the term "fist" was used to refer to a hammer or a tool used in forging. The surname Faist signifies a person's ancestral connection to the occupation of blacksmithing or metalworking.
The surname Faist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faist based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Faist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Faist using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.