Stilts

Stilts Meaning & Origin

About Stilts
The surname Stilts is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stilt," which referred to a long, slender pole or post used for support or walking above water or marshy ground. As a surname, Stilts likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had long legs, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or used stilts.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stilts: 444
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,706
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30432
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 L T S
🌐 IPA
/stΙͺlts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S343

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stilts in Braille

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

The name Stilts in braille

How to sign the name Stilts using Sign Language

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

The name Stilts in sign language

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