Rust

Rust Meaning & Origin

About Rust
The surname Rust is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Middle English and Old English word "rust," meaning "rust" or "red." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It could also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an area with reddish soil or iron deposits. The surname Rust has variations in spelling, such as Ruste and Rustin, and can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rust: 12,086
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,967
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/rΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rust in Braille

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

The name Rust in braille

How to sign the name Rust using Sign Language

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

The name Rust in sign language

Numerology