fust

Fust is a surname of German origin and is used as a proper noun in various contexts. The most notable historical bearer is Johann Fust (c. 1400–1466), a German financier and printer who financed Johannes Gutenberg’s early workshop. Fust later dissolved his partnership with Gutenberg and continued printing through his own operation, often with the involvement of Peter Schöffer, contributing to the development of early movable-type printing in Europe.

In contemporary usage, Fust refers to a Swiss consumer electronics retailer. Fust AG, commonly known simply as Fust, operates both brick-and-mortar stores and an online shop (fust.ch) offering electronics, home appliances, and related services. The company is part of Switzerland’s retail landscape and competes with other electronics retailers in the region.

Beyond these uses, Fust may appear as a family name in other individuals or as part of corporate or brand names. There is no widely recognized meaning of the term outside its role as a proper noun in these contexts.

Overview

- Surname: German origin; notable figure Johann Fust, early printer and Gutenberg collaborator turned independent printer.

- Brand: Swiss electronics retailer operating online and offline markets under the name Fust (fust.ch).

- Other uses: Occurs as a personal or corporate name in various contexts.