About Gaestel
The surname Gaestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gestel," meaning "guest" or "stranger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as an innkeeper or someone who frequently hosted guests. The name may also have been given to individuals who were considered outsiders or newcomers in a particular community.
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The surname Gaestel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaestel 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 Gaestel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaestel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaestel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.