Foister

Foister Meaning & Origin

About Foister
The surname Foister is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "foist," meaning "to introduce surreptitiously" or "to insert fraudulently." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered cunning or deceitful. Over time, the surname Foister became hereditary and passed down through generations, although its negative connotations have largely diminished in modern times.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foister: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”ΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foister in Braille

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

The name Foister in braille

How to sign the name Foister using Sign Language

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

The name Foister in sign language

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