About Stirrup
The surname Stirrup is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stirap" or "styrap," meaning a support or prop. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold stirrups, which are metal loops attached to a saddle for the rider's foot. Over time, the surname Stirrup may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive gait or walked with a particular style, resembling the movement of a rider using stirrups.
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The surname Stirrup is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stirrup 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 Stirrup is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stirrup in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stirrup using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.