Steelman

Steelman Meaning & Origin

About Steelman
The surname Steelman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "stelman," which means a worker or maker of steel. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or had expertise in steel, such as a blacksmith or a swordsmith. Over time, the name Steelman became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to the steel industry.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steelman: 4,964
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.68

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S304505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IY1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈstilmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steelman in Braille

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

The name Steelman in braille

How to sign the name Steelman using Sign Language

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

The name Steelman in sign language

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