Mesta

Mesta Meaning & Origin

About Mesta
The surname Mesta is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "mesta," which means "association" or "guild." It is primarily a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name were likely associated with or from a particular place or region known for its livestock or agricultural associations. The Mesta was a powerful association of sheep farmers in medieval Spain, and individuals with the surname Mesta may have been members or had connections to this organization.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mesta: 1,243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21119
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›stΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mesta in Braille

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

The name Mesta in braille

How to sign the name Mesta using Sign Language

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

The name Mesta in sign language

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