Gilster

Gilster Meaning & Origin

About Gilster
The surname Gilster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gild(e)ster," meaning "goldsmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as goldsmiths, craftsmen who specialized in working with gold and other precious metals. The name Gilster signifies a family's ancestral connection to the goldsmithing trade and their expertise in this field.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gilster: 362
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56444
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gilster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G042306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/gilster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLSTR', 'JLSTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilster in Braille

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

The name Gilster in braille

How to sign the name Gilster using Sign Language

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

The name Gilster in sign language

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