Steck

Steck Meaning & Origin

About Steck
The surname Steck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stecke," meaning "stick" or "rod." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used sticks or rods, such as a carpenter or a maker of walking sticks. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall and thin, resembling a stick. Overall, the surname Steck is associated with the occupation or physical appearance related to sticks or rods.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steck: 3,564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/stΙ›k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steck in Braille

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

The name Steck in braille

How to sign the name Steck using Sign Language

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

The name Steck in sign language

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