Sterry

Sterry Meaning & Origin

About Sterry
The surname Sterry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stirige," meaning "stirring" or "active." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was lively, energetic, or quick in their movements. Over time, the name Sterry became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sterry can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sterry: 512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sterry in Braille

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

The name Sterry in braille

How to sign the name Sterry using Sign Language

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

The name Sterry in sign language

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