Stiff

Stiff Meaning & Origin

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.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiff: 2,662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,767
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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.

Ranking information for the surname Stiff is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S301
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 F
🌐 IPA
/stΙͺf/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiff in Braille

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

The name Stiff in braille

How to sign the name Stiff using Sign Language

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.

The name Stiff in sign language

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