Stiens
Stiens Meaning & Origin
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.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Stiens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Stiens: 431
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48901
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
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.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Stiens in Braille
Here's how to represent Stiens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Stiens using Sign Language
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.
