Fester

Fester Meaning & Origin

About Fester
The surname Fester is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vëster," meaning "festive" or "joyful." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cheerful or lively nature. Over time, the surname Fester has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fester: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɛstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fester in Braille

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

The name Fester in braille

How to sign the name Fester using Sign Language

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

The name Fester in sign language

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