About Rost
The surname Rost is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rost," meaning "rust." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with reddish or rusty-colored hair. Over time, the surname Rost has become a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Rost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rost 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 Rost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.