About Kiest
The surname Kiest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiste," meaning "box" or "chest." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold chests or boxes. Over time, the surname Kiest may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a box-like or sturdy build.
The surname Kiest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiest 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 Kiest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kiest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kiest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.