Furst

Furst Meaning & Origin

About Furst
The surname Furst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vürst," meaning "prince" or "ruler." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked in the household of a prince or held a position of authority in a noble household. Over time, the surname Furst became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with nobility or high-ranking positions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Furst: 2,521
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0623
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/fərst/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Furst in Braille

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

The name Furst in braille

How to sign the name Furst using Sign Language

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

The name Furst in sign language

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