Foust

Foust Meaning & Origin

About Foust
The surname Foust is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vust" or "fust," meaning "fist." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or powerful fist, or possibly as a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith or a worker who used their fists in their trade. The name Foust has variations such as Faust, Faustus, and Fust, and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foust: 12,366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,900
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/faʊst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foust in Braille

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

The name Foust in braille

How to sign the name Foust using Sign Language

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

The name Foust in sign language

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