Sternig

Sternig Meaning & Origin

About Sternig
The surname Sternig is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sternic," meaning "strict" or "severe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as strict or severe in their behavior or profession. Over time, the name Sternig became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sternig can be found primarily in Austria and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sternig: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S306502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 N IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/sternig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sternig in Braille

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

The name Sternig in braille

How to sign the name Sternig using Sign Language

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

The name Sternig in sign language

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