Stem

Stem Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stem: 1,665
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,056
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
S305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/stΙ›m/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stem in Braille

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

The name Stem in braille

How to sign the name Stem using Sign Language

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.

The name Stem in sign language

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