Sterlin

Sterlin Meaning & Origin

About Sterlin
The surname Sterlin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sterling," meaning "little star." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be bright, shining, or of high quality. The name may have also been given to someone who had a connection to the town of Stirling in Scotland. Overall, the surname Sterlin signifies brightness, excellence, or a geographical association.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sterlin: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S306405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sterlin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterlin in Braille

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

The name Sterlin in braille

How to sign the name Sterlin using Sign Language

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

The name Sterlin in sign language

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