About Stiglitz
The surname Stiglitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "stigl" meaning "staircase" or "stairs." It is believed to have been a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a staircase or was involved in its construction or maintenance. The name Stiglitz is relatively rare and is most commonly found among Jewish communities.
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The surname Stiglitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiglitz 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 Stiglitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stiglitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stiglitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.