About Josten
The surname Josten is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Jodocus," which is the Latinized form of the Breton name "Jodoc." The name Jodoc/Jodocus was popular in medieval times and was associated with a Breton saint who was venerated in Belgium and France. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Josten. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Josten is "son of Jodocus" or "descendant of Jodocus."
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Here's how to represent Josten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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