Steif

Steif Meaning & Origin

About Steif
The surname Steif is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stΔ«f," meaning "stiff" or "rigid." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being inflexible or stubborn in nature. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steif: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S301
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/steif*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steif in Braille

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

The name Steif in braille

How to sign the name Steif using Sign Language

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

The name Steif in sign language

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