About Sterman
The surname Sterman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sterne," meaning "star." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with stars, such as an astronomer or an astrologer. The name may have also been given to someone who had a star-like quality or appearance.
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The surname Sterman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sterman 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 Sterman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sterman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sterman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.