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.
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The surname Nester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Nester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.