Polster

Polster Meaning & Origin

About Polster
The surname Polster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polster," meaning "cushion" or "pillow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold cushions or pillows. Over time, individuals with the surname Polster may have also been associated with occupations related to upholstery or furniture making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Polster: 1,206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PLSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P042306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊlstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polster in Braille

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

The name Polster in braille

How to sign the name Polster using Sign Language

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

The name Polster in sign language

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