Kastner

Kastner Meaning & Origin

About Kastner
The surname Kastner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kastner," meaning "chest maker" or "box maker." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kasten," which means "box" or "chest." The name likely originated as a occupational name for someone who was involved in the making or selling of chests or boxes. Over time, individuals with the surname Kastner may have branched out into other professions or adopted the name for various reasons, but its origin lies in the occupation of chest or box making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kastner: 4,136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,997
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kastner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦stnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kastner in Braille

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

The name Kastner in braille

How to sign the name Kastner using Sign Language

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

The name Kastner in sign language

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