Steer

Steer Meaning & Origin

About Steer
The surname Steer is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stere," meaning "bullock" or "young ox." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with or owned cattle. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had the characteristics of a steer, such as being strong or stubborn. Overall, the surname Steer is associated with the cattle industry and reflects the ancestral occupation or characteristics of the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steer: 1,191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,830
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/stΙͺr/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steer in Braille

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

The name Steer in braille

How to sign the name Steer using Sign Language

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

The name Steer in sign language

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