Stetson

Stetson Meaning & Origin

About Stetson
The surname Stetson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stott," meaning a horse or a colt. It is a topographic surname that was given to someone who lived near a place where horses were kept or bred. The name Stetson is also associated with the famous American hat manufacturer, John B. Stetson, who popularized the cowboy hat in the late 19th century.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stetson: 3,875
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,501
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.31

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STTSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S303205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EH1 T S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ›tsΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STTSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S332

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stetson in Braille

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

The name Stetson in braille

How to sign the name Stetson using Sign Language

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

The name Stetson in sign language

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