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.
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The surname Werst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Werst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.