About Sternik
The surname Sternik is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "sternik," which means "helmsman" or "steersman" in Polish. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a helmsman or had a role in steering a ship or boat. The name may also have been used metaphorically to denote someone who was seen as a leader or guide in their community.
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The surname Sternik is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sternik 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 Sternik is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sternik in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sternik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.