Fierst

Fierst Meaning & Origin

About Fierst
The surname Fierst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vürst," meaning "prince" or "ruler." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a position of authority or leadership. Over time, the surname Fierst may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with noble or aristocratic families or who held positions of power within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fierst: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0623
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 R S T
🌐 IPA
/first/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fierst in Braille

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

The name Fierst in braille

How to sign the name Fierst using Sign Language

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

The name Fierst in sign language

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