Modest

Modest Meaning & Origin

About Modest
The surname Modest is derived from the Old French word "modeste," meaning "modest" or "humble." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed modesty, humility, or a reserved nature. The name may have originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who was known for their modest behavior or demeanor.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Modest: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M03023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘dΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M323

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Modest in Braille

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

The name Modest in braille

How to sign the name Modest using Sign Language

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

The name Modest in sign language

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