Pelster

Pelster Meaning & Origin

About Pelster
The surname Pelster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pelz," meaning fur or pelt. It is an occupational surname that was given to furriers or traders involved in the fur industry. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or traded in furs, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pelster: 411
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P042306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›lstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pelster in Braille

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

The name Pelster in braille

How to sign the name Pelster using Sign Language

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

The name Pelster in sign language

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