Simister

Simister Meaning & Origin

About Simister
The surname Simister is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sīmestre," meaning a person who was responsible for measuring or distributing grain. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as grain measurers or distributors in medieval England. Over time, the name evolved to Simister and has been passed down through generations as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simister: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMSTR
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SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0502306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M IH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/simister*/
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('SMSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simister in Braille

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

The name Simister in braille

How to sign the name Simister using Sign Language

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

The name Simister in sign language

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