About Stifle
The surname Stifle 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 Stifle may have been adopted by individuals who worked as crutch makers or who had a physical characteristic resembling a crutch.
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The surname Stifle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stifle 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 Stifle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stifle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.