Kistner

Kistner Meaning & Origin

About Kistner
The surname Kistner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kistner," meaning "box maker" or "chest maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the making or selling of chests or boxes. Over time, the name Kistner has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kistner: 2,701
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙͺstnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kistner in Braille

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

The name Kistner in braille

How to sign the name Kistner using Sign Language

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

The name Kistner in sign language

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