Sterkel

Sterkel Meaning & Origin

About Sterkel
The surname Sterkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sterkele," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically strong or had a powerful personality. The name Sterkel may have been given to individuals who worked in physically demanding occupations or displayed strength and resilience in their daily lives.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sterkel: 655
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ™rkΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterkel in Braille

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

The name Sterkel in braille

How to sign the name Sterkel using Sign Language

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

The name Sterkel in sign language

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