Gaster

Gaster Meaning & Origin

About Gaster
The surname Gaster is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "gaster," meaning "guest" or "stranger." It was often used as a surname for individuals who were newcomers or strangers in a particular place. The name may have been given to Jewish immigrants who arrived in a new country or community, highlighting their status as outsiders.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaster: 566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΓ¦stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaster in Braille

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

The name Gaster in braille

How to sign the name Gaster using Sign Language

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

The name Gaster in sign language

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