Sterns

Sterns Meaning & Origin

About Sterns
The surname Sterns is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "styrne," meaning "severe" or "strict." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was stern or strict in nature. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sterns may still carry the connotation of being serious or strict.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sterns: 1,593
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRNS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30652
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rnz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterns in Braille

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

The name Sterns in braille

How to sign the name Sterns using Sign Language

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

The name Sterns in sign language

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