Stifter

Stifter Meaning & Origin

About Stifter
The surname Stifter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stiftære," meaning "founder" or "establisher." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to someone who was involved in the founding or establishment of a particular institution or organization. The name Stifter may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were founders of monasteries, churches, or other religious establishments. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and today it is found among individuals of Germanic descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stifter: 561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STFTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S301306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 F T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstɪftər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STFTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S313

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stifter in Braille

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

The name Stifter in braille

How to sign the name Stifter using Sign Language

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

The name Stifter in sign language

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