About Sterba
The surname Sterba is of Czech origin and is derived from the Czech word "sterba," meaning "starling." It is a topographic or ornamental surname given to someone who lived near a place where starlings were abundant or to someone who had a connection with these birds. The name Sterba may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with starlings, such as being agile or talkative.
The surname Sterba is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sterba 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 Sterba is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sterba in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sterba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.