Stiffey

Stiffey Meaning & Origin

About Stiffey
The surname Stiffey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stiff," meaning rigid or inflexible. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was perceived as being stiff or rigid in their mannerisms or behavior. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiffey: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiffey 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

📇 Metaphone
STF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 F IY0
🌐 IPA
/stiffey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiffey in Braille

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

The name Stiffey in braille

How to sign the name Stiffey using Sign Language

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

The name Stiffey in sign language

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