Nester

Nester Meaning & Origin

About Nester
The surname Nester is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nester," meaning "nest." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a bird's nest or had a nest-like dwelling. The name may also have been given to someone who had a nurturing or protective nature, similar to that of a bird caring for its young. Overall, the surname Nester likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with a nest or nesting behavior.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nester: 5,847
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.98

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NSTR
πŸ”Š Soundex
N02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nester in Braille

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

The name Nester in braille

How to sign the name Nester using Sign Language

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

The name Nester in sign language

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