About Sterett
The surname Sterett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stere," meaning "steer" or "bull," and the suffix "-ett," which is a diminutive. Therefore, the surname Sterett is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a bull or had characteristics associated with a bull, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Sterett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sterett 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 Sterett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sterett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sterett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.