About Koestler
The surname Koestler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koster," meaning "monk" or "priest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked in or lived near a monastery or church. The name may also have been given to someone who had a religious or pious nature.
The surname Koestler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koestler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Koestler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Koestler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.