Faust

Faust Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faust: 16,066
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,263
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.45

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.

Ranking information for the surname Faust is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/faʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faust in Braille

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

The name Faust in braille

How to sign the name Faust using Sign Language

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.

The name Faust in sign language

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