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.
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The surname Sterling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Sterling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.