About Stem
The surname Stem is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stam" or "stem," meaning "tree trunk" or "stem." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or a place with many trees. Stem may also have been an occupational name for someone involved in the timber industry or a nickname for a tall or sturdy individual.
The surname Stem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stem 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 Stem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.