Stencil

Stencil Meaning & Origin

About Stencil
The surname Stencil is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stencel," meaning a narrow passage or a small opening. It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or worked with narrow passages or small openings. Over time, the surname Stencil has evolved and may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was slender or had a narrow build.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stencil: 489
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STNSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S305204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 N S IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›nsΙͺl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stencil in Braille

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

The name Stencil in braille

How to sign the name Stencil using Sign Language

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

The name Stencil in sign language

Numerology