Stinton

Stinton Meaning & Origin

About Stinton
The surname Stinton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stentan," meaning "to stretch" or "to extend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lanky or stretched-out appearance. Over time, the surname Stinton became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Stinton can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stinton: 285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S305305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IH1 N T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/stinton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S353

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stinton in Braille

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

The name Stinton in braille

How to sign the name Stinton using Sign Language

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

The name Stinton in sign language

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