Stehr

Stehr Meaning & Origin

About Stehr
The surname Stehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stere," meaning "strong" or "firm." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a sturdy and robust nature. The name may have been given to individuals involved in physically demanding occupations or those who exhibited resilience and determination in their endeavors.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stehr: 1,000
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,874
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/stΙ›r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stehr in Braille

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

The name Stehr in braille

How to sign the name Stehr using Sign Language

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

The name Stehr in sign language

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