Stiefer

Stiefer Meaning & Origin

About Stiefer
The surname Stiefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stiefer," meaning "stubborn" or "obstinate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being headstrong or determined. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed a strong-willed or persistent nature. Over time, the surname Stiefer became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiefer: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiefer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S30106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/stiefer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiefer in Braille

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

The name Stiefer in braille

How to sign the name Stiefer using Sign Language

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

The name Stiefer in sign language

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