Gerster

Gerster Meaning & Origin

About Gerster
The surname Gerster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerst," meaning "barley." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who was involved in the cultivation or trade of barley. The name Gerster likely originated as a nickname for a barley farmer or a brewer. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerster: 337
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G062306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ™rstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSTR', 'JRSTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerster in Braille

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

The name Gerster in braille

How to sign the name Gerster using Sign Language

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

The name Gerster in sign language

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