About Hister
The surname Hister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hister," meaning "actor" or "jester." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as actors or jesters in medieval times. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a playful or humorous personality.
The surname Hister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hister 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 Hister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.