Kustes

Kustes Meaning & Origin

About Kustes
The surname Kustes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuste," meaning "coast" or "shore." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a coast or shoreline. Over time, the surname Kustes may have been adopted by individuals who migrated away from coastal areas, retaining the name as a reminder of their ancestral origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kustes: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 S T S
🌐 IPA
/kustes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kustes in Braille

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

The name Kustes in braille

How to sign the name Kustes using Sign Language

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

The name Kustes in sign language

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