Sten

Sten Meaning & Origin

About Sten
The surname Sten is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sten," meaning "stone." It is a topographic or habitational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or solid character. Overall, the surname Sten signifies a connection to stones or rocky landscapes.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sten: 288
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68345
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sten in Braille

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

The name Sten in braille

How to sign the name Sten using Sign Language

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

The name Sten in sign language

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