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