Trost

Trost Meaning & Origin

About Trost
The surname Trost is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "trost," meaning "comfort" or "consolation." As a surname, Trost could have been a nickname for someone who provided comfort or solace to others. Alternatively, it could have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a comforter or consoler. Additionally, Trost could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place named Trost, which is derived from the same word and means "consolation" or "solace." Overall, the surname Trost is associated with the concept of comfort or consolation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trost: 3,948
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,385
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T6023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AA1 S T
🌐 IPA
/trΙ‘st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trost in Braille

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

The name Trost in braille

How to sign the name Trost using Sign Language

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

The name Trost in sign language

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