About Lyster
The surname Lyster is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlīst," meaning "listener" or "hearer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had good listening skills or worked as a court or church official responsible for hearing and recording legal or religious matters. Over time, the surname Lyster has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Lister or Lyster.
The surname Lyster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyster 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 Lyster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lyster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lyster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.