Stilger

Stilger Meaning & Origin

About Stilger
The surname Stilger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stilge," meaning "stilt" or "crutch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who used stilts or crutches, possibly indicating a physical characteristic or occupation. Over time, the surname Stilger has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stilger: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S304206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 L G ER0
🌐 IPA
/stilger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STLKR', 'STLJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stilger in Braille

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

The name Stilger in braille

How to sign the name Stilger using Sign Language

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

The name Stilger in sign language

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