About Kesten
The surname Kesten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesten," meaning "chestnut." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a chestnut tree or a place where chestnuts were abundant. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with chestnut-colored hair or a complexion resembling the color of chestnuts. Overall, the surname Kesten is associated with the chestnut tree or its characteristics.
The surname Kesten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kesten based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kesten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kesten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.