About Faust
The surname Faust is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vust" or "fust," meaning "fist." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or powerful fist, or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith or a worker who used their fists in their trade. The name Faust is also associated with the famous German legend of Faust, a scholar who made a pact with the devil.
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The surname Faust is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faust 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 Faust in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Faust using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.