Steyer

Steyer Meaning & Origin

About Steyer
The surname Steyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "steyer," meaning "steer" or "bull." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned cattle. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in herding, breeding, or trading cattle, or who had physical characteristics resembling a bull. Over time, the surname Steyer has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming a relatively common surname in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steyer: 778
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/steΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steyer in Braille

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

The name Steyer in braille

How to sign the name Steyer using Sign Language

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

The name Steyer in sign language

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