Kester

Kester Meaning & Origin

About Kester
The surname Kester is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the medieval given name "Christopher," which itself comes from the Greek name "Christophoros," meaning "Christ-bearer." The name Kester was often used as a nickname for someone who played the role of Christ in a mystery play or who had a pious or religious nature. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kester can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kester: 7,237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,870
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.45

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kester in Braille

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

The name Kester in braille

How to sign the name Kester using Sign Language

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

The name Kester in sign language

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