Kast

Kast Meaning & Origin

About Kast
The surname Kast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kast," meaning "box" or "chest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold chests or boxes. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or sturdy build, resembling a box. Over time, the surname Kast has evolved and spread to different regions, with variations such as Kaste, Kasten, or Kastner.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kast: 2,048
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/kæst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kast in Braille

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

The name Kast in braille

How to sign the name Kast using Sign Language

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

The name Kast in sign language

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