Linster

Linster Meaning & Origin

About Linster
The surname Linster is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Lindster," meaning a person who worked with flax or linen. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "linde," meaning flax or linen, and "ster," meaning a person who works with or deals in a particular material or product. Therefore, the surname Linster signifies someone who was involved in the production or trade of flax or linen.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linster: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/linster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linster in Braille

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

The name Linster in braille

How to sign the name Linster using Sign Language

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

The name Linster in sign language

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