Foist

Foist Meaning & Origin

About Foist
The surname Foist is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "foist," meaning "to impose or force upon someone." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being pushy or imposing. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Foist can be found primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foist: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OY1 S T
🌐 IPA
/fΙ”Ιͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foist in Braille

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

The name Foist in braille

How to sign the name Foist using Sign Language

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

The name Foist in sign language

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