Stava

Stava Meaning & Origin

About Stava
The surname Stava is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "stava," meaning "strike" or "stoppage." It is a surname that likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in labor strikes or stoppages, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for their strong-willed or stubborn nature. The surname Stava is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Czech Republic and among Czech diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stava: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 V AH0
🌐 IPA
/stava*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stava in Braille

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

The name Stava in braille

How to sign the name Stava using Sign Language

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

The name Stava in sign language

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