Quast

Quast Meaning & Origin

About Quast
The surname Quast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "quast" meaning "brush" or "broom." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold brushes or brooms. The name may also have been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a brush or broom, such as bushy hair. Over time, the surname Quast has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, the Netherlands, and other parts of Europe.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quast: 2,306
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
QGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Q023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA1 S T
🌐 IPA
/kwΙ‘st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quast in Braille

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

The name Quast in braille

How to sign the name Quast using Sign Language

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

The name Quast in sign language

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