Stiglitz

Stiglitz Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiglitz: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STKLTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3024032
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 G L IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙͺglΙͺts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STKLTS', 'STLTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S324

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiglitz in Braille

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

The name Stiglitz in braille

How to sign the name Stiglitz using Sign Language

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.

The name Stiglitz in sign language

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