Stier

Stier Meaning & Origin

About Stier
The surname Stier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stier," meaning "bull." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or owned bulls, such as a cattle farmer or a bull handler. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed characteristics associated with a bull, such as strength or stubbornness. Overall, the surname Stier signifies a connection to bulls or bull-related activities in German-speaking regions.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stier: 3,178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/staΙͺΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ST', 'STR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stier in Braille

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

The name Stier in braille

How to sign the name Stier using Sign Language

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

The name Stier in sign language

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