About Pestle
The surname Pestle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pestel," which means a pestle, a tool used for grinding or pounding substances in a mortar. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a grinder or a pharmacist, using a pestle in their trade. It may also have been a nickname for someone who had a pestle-like appearance or had a strong and forceful personality.
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The surname Pestle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pestle 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 Pestle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pestle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.