Stenhouse

Stenhouse Meaning & Origin

About Stenhouse
The surname Stenhouse is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "stenhus," meaning "stone house." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived in or near a stone house. The name may have been given to someone who worked or resided in a stone-built dwelling, distinguishing them from those living in houses made of other materials. Over time, the surname Stenhouse has become associated with individuals who have a connection to stone houses or the area where such houses were prevalent.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stenhouse: 497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S305020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 N HH AW2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›nˌhaʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S352

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stenhouse in Braille

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

The name Stenhouse in braille

How to sign the name Stenhouse using Sign Language

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

The name Stenhouse in sign language

Numerology