About Oester
The surname Oester is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "oster," meaning "east." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived to the east of a particular settlement or landmark. It could also be an occupational name for someone who worked in the eastern part of a village or town. The surname Oester is relatively rare and is found mainly in Germany and the United States.
The surname Oester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oester 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 Oester is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.