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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The surname Kester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Kester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.