Jester

Jester Meaning & Origin

About Jester
The surname Jester is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gestour," meaning a professional entertainer or minstrel. It was a occupational name given to someone who performed as a jester or fool in medieval times. The name Jester signifies a person who was known for their humor, wit, and ability to entertain others.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jester: 7,587
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,676
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.57

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
JA
πŸ”Š Soundex
J02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ€Ι›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JSTR', 'ASTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jester in Braille

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

The name Jester in braille

How to sign the name Jester using Sign Language

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

The name Jester in sign language

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