Luyster

Luyster Meaning & Origin

About Luyster
The surname Luyster is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "luyster," meaning "listener" or "hearer." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a listener or an official who heard and resolved disputes. The name may also have been given to someone who had a reputation for being a good listener or advisor.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luyster: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luyster in Braille

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

The name Luyster in braille

How to sign the name Luyster using Sign Language

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

The name Luyster in sign language

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