About Gest
The surname Gest is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Geirr" or "Gestr," meaning "spear." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was skilled in handling a spear or had a spear-like appearance. Over time, the name evolved into Gest and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Gest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gest 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 Gest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.