Mestas

Mestas Meaning & Origin

About Mestas
The surname Mestas is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "mesta," which refers to a medieval association of sheep farmers in Spain. The Mestas surname likely originated as a toponymic name, indicating that the bearer of the name either lived near or was associated with a place where the Mesta organization operated. Over time, the surname Mestas has spread beyond Spain and can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mestas: 2,375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MSTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S T AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›stΙ™z/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MSTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M232

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mestas in Braille

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

The name Mestas in braille

How to sign the name Mestas using Sign Language

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

The name Mestas in sign language

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