Stifel

Stifel Meaning & Origin

About Stifel
The surname Stifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stifel," meaning "crutch" or "staff." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who used a crutch or staff to aid in walking. Over time, the surname Stifel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stifel: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30104
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙͺfΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S314

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stifel in Braille

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

The name Stifel in braille

How to sign the name Stifel using Sign Language

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

The name Stifel in sign language

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