Stake

Stake Meaning & Origin

About Stake
The surname Stake is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it may have derived from the Old English word "staca," meaning a stake or post, and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary marker or a stake used for fencing. Another possibility is that it originated as a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or used stakes, such as a woodworker or a farmer. Additionally, the surname Stake could have been a nickname for someone who was tall and thin, resembling a stake. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the specific family history.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stake: 938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/steΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stake in Braille

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

The name Stake in braille

How to sign the name Stake using Sign Language

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

The name Stake in sign language

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