About Stiens
The surname Stiens is of German origin and is derived from the place name Stiens, which is a village in the northern part of Germany. The name Stiens is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "stein," meaning "stone." Therefore, the surname Stiens likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked with stones or was involved in the quarrying industry.
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The surname Stiens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiens 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 Stiens is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stiens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stiens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.