Faist

Faist Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faist: 371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,386
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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.

Ranking information for the surname Faist is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/fΙ‘Ιͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faist in Braille

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

The name Faist in braille

How to sign the name Faist using Sign Language

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.

The name Faist in sign language

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