Resta

Resta Meaning & Origin

About Resta
The surname Resta is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "resta," meaning "remains" or "stays." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a place that was considered a resting point or a stopping place. The name Resta may also have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being calm, composed, or patient.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Resta: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RST
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/resta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Resta in Braille

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

The name Resta in braille

How to sign the name Resta using Sign Language

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

The name Resta in sign language

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