Kuster

Kuster Meaning & Origin

About Kuster
The surname Kuster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuster," meaning "custodian" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who held the position of a custodian or caretaker of a specific place or property. Over time, the surname Kuster has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Küster or Kuester, but its meaning as a custodian or guardian remains consistent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuster: 1,963
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuster in Braille

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

The name Kuster in braille

How to sign the name Kuster using Sign Language

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

The name Kuster in sign language

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