Kerstner

Kerstner Meaning & Origin

About Kerstner
The surname Kerstner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Kerzner," meaning "candle maker" or "chandler." It is derived from the Middle High German word "kerze," meaning "candle," and the suffix "-ner," indicating a profession. The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who made or sold candles, and it may have been initially given to individuals who worked in the candle-making trade. Over time, the surname Kerstner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerstner: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kerstner 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

📇 Metaphone
KRSTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0623506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/kerstner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerstner in Braille

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

The name Kerstner in braille

How to sign the name Kerstner using Sign Language

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

The name Kerstner in sign language

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