About Stern
The surname Stern is of German and Jewish origin, derived from the German word "stern" meaning "star." It is a descriptive surname given to someone who was associated with the qualities of a star, such as brightness, radiance, or prominence. It may have been used to denote someone who was a star performer, a person of great importance, or someone who lived near a prominent landmark or a house with a star symbol. The surname Stern is relatively common among Jewish communities and has spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora.
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The surname Stern is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stern 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 Stern is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stern in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stern using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.