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.
The surname Stencil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Stencil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.