Kister

Kister Meaning & Origin

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

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kister: 668
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,032
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kister in Braille

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

The name Kister in braille

How to sign the name Kister using Sign Language

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

The name Kister in sign language

Numerology