Kuest

Kuest Meaning & Origin

About Kuest
The surname Kuest is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kust," meaning "coast" or "shore." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a coast or shore. Over time, the surname Kuest may have also been adopted by individuals who migrated from coastal regions to inland areas, retaining their original surname as a way to preserve their heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuest: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 S T
🌐 IPA
/kuest*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuest in Braille

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

The name Kuest in braille

How to sign the name Kuest using Sign Language

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

The name Kuest in sign language

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