Jestes

Jestes Meaning & Origin

About Jestes
The surname Jestes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "geste," meaning "a tale or story." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their storytelling abilities or for someone who enjoyed sharing anecdotes and tales. The surname Jestes signifies a person who was lively, entertaining, and had a knack for captivating others with their narratives.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jestes: 240
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSTS
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J02302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S T S
🌐 IPA
/jestes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSTS', 'ASTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jestes in Braille

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

The name Jestes in braille

How to sign the name Jestes using Sign Language

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

The name Jestes in sign language

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