Keister

Keister Meaning & Origin

About Keister
The surname Keister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keiser," meaning "emperor." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who acted in a regal or imperial manner. Over time, the name evolved into Keister and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Keister can be found primarily in the United States.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keister: 4,560
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 IH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkiΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keister in Braille

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

The name Keister in braille

How to sign the name Keister using Sign Language

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

The name Keister in sign language

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