About Stiff
The surname Stiff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stif" which means "rigid" or "stiff." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was inflexible or stern in nature. The surname Stiff may have also been used to describe someone who had a stiff or rigid posture. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Stiff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Stiff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stiff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.