Stecker

Stecker Meaning & Origin

About Stecker
The surname Stecker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stecken," meaning "to stick" or "to insert." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a joiner, specifically referring to the act of inserting or fitting pieces of wood together. Over time, the surname Stecker has evolved and may also have been used to denote someone who was tall or thin, as the word "stecken" can also mean "to stick out" or "to be prominent."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stecker: 3,073
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,462
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›kΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stecker in Braille

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

The name Stecker in braille

How to sign the name Stecker using Sign Language

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

The name Stecker in sign language

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