Kesting

Kesting Meaning & Origin

About Kesting
The surname Kesting is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kesten," meaning "to choose" or "to select." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in the selection or choice of something, such as a selector or a chooser. Over time, the surname Kesting became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing a family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kesting: 311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 S T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›stΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kesting in Braille

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

The name Kesting in braille

How to sign the name Kesting using Sign Language

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

The name Kesting in sign language

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