Shusta

Shusta Meaning & Origin

About Shusta
The surname Shusta is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the Ukrainian word "shust" meaning "quick" or "fast." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or swiftness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Shusta can be found in various parts of the world, particularly among Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shusta: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/shusta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shusta in Braille

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

The name Shusta in braille

How to sign the name Shusta using Sign Language

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

The name Shusta in sign language

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