Musty

Musty Meaning & Origin

About Musty
The surname Musty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mustig," meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a pleasant or sweet-smelling nature. The surname Musty may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with a strong aroma, such as a brewery or a field of flowers. Overall, the surname Musty signifies a connection to pleasant scents or aromatic environments.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Musty: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0230
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 S T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ™sti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Musty in Braille

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

The name Musty in braille

How to sign the name Musty using Sign Language

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

The name Musty in sign language

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