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Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʁyːs.tɐ/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsRuster

Meaning & History

Means "elm (tree)" in German. Could alternatively derive from rüsten to "to equip, to arm", an occupational name for someone who provided weapons to an army.
Added 10/16/2023 by Felie
Edited 9/25/2024 by jocatchi