Ferster

Ferster Meaning & Origin

About Ferster
The surname Ferster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verster," meaning "forester" or "gamekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked as foresters, overseeing and managing forests, hunting, and wildlife. Over time, the surname Ferster has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferster: 279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70208
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ferster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferster in Braille

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

The name Ferster in braille

How to sign the name Ferster using Sign Language

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

The name Ferster in sign language

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