Segrest

Segrest Meaning & Origin

About Segrest
The surname Segrest is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "segrest," meaning "a hawk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had hawk-like qualities or characteristics, such as sharp eyesight or a fierce nature. The surname Segrest may have been initially used to describe a person who was skilled in falconry or had a connection to birds of prey. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Segrest: 1,429
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,053
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S026023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 G ER0 IH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙ›gΙ™rΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Segrest in Braille

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

The name Segrest in braille

How to sign the name Segrest using Sign Language

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

The name Segrest in sign language

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