Stare

Stare Meaning & Origin

About Stare
The surname Stare is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stare," meaning "starling." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a starling bird, known for its dark plumage and chattering nature. The surname Stare may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited these traits, eventually becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stare: 334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/stΙ›r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stare in Braille

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

The name Stare in braille

How to sign the name Stare using Sign Language

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

The name Stare in sign language

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