Steward

Steward Meaning & Origin

About Steward
The surname Steward is of occupational origin and derives from the Middle English word "steward," meaning a person who managed the household affairs of a noble or a large estate. The name was given to individuals who held the position of steward, responsible for overseeing the administration and organization of the estate, including finances, staff, and resources. Over time, the surname Steward became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found worldwide.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steward: 22,318
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.57

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
S3063
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T UW1 ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/stuΙ™rd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steward in Braille

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

The name Steward in braille

How to sign the name Steward using Sign Language

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

The name Steward in sign language

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