Kvistad

Kvistad Meaning & Origin

About Kvistad
The surname Kvistad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kvistr," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is a locational surname, typically associated with people who lived near or were associated with a place characterized by twigs or branches. The name Kvistad signifies a connection to nature and may have been given to individuals who lived in wooded areas or worked with wood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kvistad: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KFSTT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K102303
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 V IH1 S T AE2 D
🌐 IPA
/kˈvΙͺˌstΓ¦d/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KFSTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kvistad in Braille

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

The name Kvistad in braille

How to sign the name Kvistad using Sign Language

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

The name Kvistad in sign language

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