Staver

Staver Meaning & Origin

About Staver
The surname Staver is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "staver," meaning "staff" or "stick." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who used or made staffs or sticks. The name may have been given to a staff-bearer, a walking stick maker, or someone who used a staff in their profession. Over time, the surname Staver has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Staver: 570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsteΙͺvΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Staver in Braille

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

The name Staver in braille

How to sign the name Staver using Sign Language

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

The name Staver in sign language

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