Meaning & origin
How it developed
In English usage, Kister as a surname is a short form of Christopher.
Kister’s family of names
In English usage, Kister as a surname is a short form of Christopher. In German usage, Kister has a later derivative in KIESTER. In German usage, Kister as a surname has a related form in KIST.
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Nicknames & forms 6
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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