About Sterk
The surname Sterk is of Dutch and German origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "sterk," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a strong personality. The surname Sterk may have also been given to individuals who held positions of power or authority. Today, it is a relatively common surname in the Netherlands and Germany.
The surname Sterk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sterk 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 Sterk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sterk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sterk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.