Stearns

Stearns Meaning & Origin

About Stearns
The surname Stearns is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stern," meaning "severe" or "strict." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was perceived as stern or strict in their demeanor or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Stearns may still carry the connotation of being serious or strict.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stearns: 14,554
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2479
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.93

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stearns based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30652
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rnz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stearns in Braille

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

The name Stearns in braille

How to sign the name Stearns using Sign Language

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

The name Stearns in sign language

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