Kerstetter

Kerstetter Meaning & Origin

About Kerstetter
The surname Kerstetter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerstetter," meaning "one who makes or sells candles." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of candles during medieval times.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerstetter: 2,721
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRSTTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K06230306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 S T IH0 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ™rstΙͺtΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRSTTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerstetter in Braille

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

The name Kerstetter in braille

How to sign the name Kerstetter using Sign Language

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

The name Kerstetter in sign language

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