Werst

Werst Meaning & Origin

About Werst
The surname Werst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "werst," meaning "forest" or "woodland." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely lived near or in a forested area. The name Werst may have been given to individuals who resided in or owned land in such regions, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Werst: 469
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,569
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/wΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARST', 'FRST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Werst in Braille

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

The name Werst in braille

How to sign the name Werst using Sign Language

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

The name Werst in sign language

Numerology