Hast

Hast Meaning & Origin

About Hast
The surname Hast is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "haest" or "hast," meaning "quick" or "nimble." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or swiftness. The surname Hast may have also been given to someone who had a quick temper or was hasty in their actions. Overall, the surname Hast signifies a characteristic of being fast or speedy.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hast: 559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/hæst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hast in Braille

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

The name Hast in braille

How to sign the name Hast using Sign Language

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

The name Hast in sign language

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