Feste

Feste Meaning & Origin

About Feste
The surname Feste is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vëst" or "vëste," meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is likely that the surname Feste was originally a nickname given to someone who was known for their strong and reliable character. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feste: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/feste*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feste in Braille

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

The name Feste in braille

How to sign the name Feste using Sign Language

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

The name Feste in sign language

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