Fast

Fast Meaning & Origin

About Fast
The surname Fast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vast" or "fast," meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their reliability, steadfastness, or strong character. The name Fast may have been given to individuals who were dependable or resolute in their actions or to those who possessed a solid and unwavering personality.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fast: 4,929
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,838
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/fæst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fast in Braille

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

The name Fast in braille

How to sign the name Fast using Sign Language

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

The name Fast in sign language

Numerology