Finster

Finster Meaning & Origin

About Finster
The surname Finster is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "vinstern," meaning "dark" or "gloomy," and could have been a nickname for someone with a somber or serious disposition. Another possibility is that it originated from the German word "finster," meaning "windowless" or "dark," and may have been a topographic name for someone living in a secluded or shadowy area. Additionally, Finster could have been an occupational name for a maker or seller of windows. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finster: 490
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,969
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F052306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺnstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finster in Braille

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

The name Finster in braille

How to sign the name Finster using Sign Language

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

The name Finster in sign language

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