About Rast
The surname Rast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rast," meaning "rest" or "resting place." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a resting place or a stopping point along a journey. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as an innkeeper or owned an inn. Over time, the surname Rast has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.
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The surname Rast is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rast 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 Rast is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rast in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rast using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.