Munster

Munster Meaning & Origin

About Munster
The surname Munster is of German origin and is derived from the word "Münster," which means "cathedral" or "minster" in English. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a cathedral or a prominent church. The name may also have been used as a locational surname for individuals who hailed from a place called Münster or had some association with it. Overall, the surname Munster is closely linked to religious or geographical references.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munster: 832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,650
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmənstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munster in Braille

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

The name Munster in braille

How to sign the name Munster using Sign Language

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

The name Munster in sign language

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