Kaestner

Kaestner Meaning & Origin

About Kaestner
The surname Kaestner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kastenære," meaning "boxmaker" or "cabinetmaker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of boxes or cabinets. Over time, the name Kaestner may have also been adopted by people who were associated with the trade or had a similar skill set.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaestner: 842
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K023506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛstnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaestner in Braille

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

The name Kaestner in braille

How to sign the name Kaestner using Sign Language

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

The name Kaestner in sign language

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