Fasten

Fasten Meaning & Origin

About Fasten
The surname Fasten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vasten," meaning "to fast" or "to abstain." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who was involved in fasting or religious observances related to fasting, such as a monk or a member of the clergy. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their self-discipline or strict adherence to religious practices.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fasten: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSTN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F02305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfæsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fasten in Braille

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

The name Fasten in braille

How to sign the name Fasten using Sign Language

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

The name Fasten in sign language

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