Stable

Stable Meaning & Origin

About Stable
The surname Stable is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "staple," meaning a post or pillar. It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with or lived near a stable, or possibly a topographic name for someone who lived by a prominent post or pillar. The name Stable may also have been given to someone who was steadfast or reliable, reflecting the stable nature of a pillar. Overall, the surname Stable is associated with occupations or locations related to stables or pillars, as well as qualities like dependability and steadfastness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stable: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30140
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsteΙͺbΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S314

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stable in Braille

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

The name Stable in braille

How to sign the name Stable using Sign Language

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

The name Stable in sign language

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