Gast

Gast Meaning & Origin

About Gast
The surname Gast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gast," meaning "guest" or "stranger." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was a traveler or a stranger in a particular place. Over time, the surname Gast became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to a traveler or someone who was not originally from the area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gast: 4,612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,235
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.56

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/gæst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gast in Braille

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

The name Gast in braille

How to sign the name Gast using Sign Language

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

The name Gast in sign language

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