Flagstad

Flagstad Meaning & Origin

About Flagstad
The surname Flagstad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "flaga," meaning "a flat stone or slab." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked with flat stones or slabs. The name Flagstad is most commonly associated with the renowned Norwegian opera singer Kirsten Flagstad, who achieved international fame in the mid-20th century.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flagstad: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKSTT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F402303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AE1 G S T AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/flagstad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKSTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flagstad in Braille

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

The name Flagstad in braille

How to sign the name Flagstad using Sign Language

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

The name Flagstad in sign language

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