Feist

Feist Meaning & Origin

About Feist
The surname Feist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vīst" or "vīster," meaning "clever" or "wise." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was considered to be astute, intelligent, or shrewd. The name Feist may have also been used to describe someone who possessed a quick wit or had a sharp mind.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feist: 3,784
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,681
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 S T
🌐 IPA
/faɪst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feist in Braille

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

The name Feist in braille

How to sign the name Feist using Sign Language

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

The name Feist in sign language

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