Fister

Fister Meaning & Origin

About Fister
The surname Fister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vister," meaning "fist" or "hand." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or powerful grip. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in hand-to-hand combat or had a profession that required physical strength. Over time, the surname Fister became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fister: 1,292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20529
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fister in Braille

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

The name Fister in braille

How to sign the name Fister using Sign Language

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

The name Fister in sign language

Numerology