Feemster

Feemster Meaning & Origin

About Feemster
The surname Feemster is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Fhìomhair, meaning "son of the steward." It is believed to have originated from a person who held the position of steward or manager of an estate or household. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Feemster. Today, individuals with the surname Feemster can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feemster: 1,449
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18867
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Feemster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
F052306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 M S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfimstər/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feemster in Braille

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

The name Feemster in braille

How to sign the name Feemster using Sign Language

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

The name Feemster in sign language

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