Kiste

Kiste Meaning & Origin

About Kiste
The surname Kiste is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiste," meaning "box" or "chest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold boxes or chests. The name may have also been given to someone who was associated with the use or ownership of such containers. Over time, the surname Kiste has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiste: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/kiste*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiste in Braille

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

The name Kiste in braille

How to sign the name Kiste using Sign Language

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

The name Kiste in sign language

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