Koestler

Koestler Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koestler: 487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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.

Ranking information for the surname Koestler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K023406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 S AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊstlΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koestler in Braille

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

The name Koestler in braille

How to sign the name Koestler using Sign Language

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.

The name Koestler in sign language

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