Lister

Lister Meaning & Origin

About Lister
The surname Lister is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "litster," which referred to a dyer or someone who worked with dye. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "lister," meaning a dyer's vat or tub. The surname Lister is therefore likely to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the dyeing industry.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lister: 8,350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,250
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.83

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lister in Braille

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

The name Lister in braille

How to sign the name Lister using Sign Language

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

The name Lister in sign language

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