Sterling

Sterling Meaning & Origin

About Sterling
The surname Sterling is of Scottish origin and derives from the Old Norman word "esterling" meaning "little star." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered bright, shining, or of exceptional quality. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and is now commonly found in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sterling: 25,894
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.78

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRLNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3064052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ™rlΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S364

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterling in Braille

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

The name Sterling in braille

How to sign the name Sterling using Sign Language

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

The name Sterling in sign language

Numerology