Stirrup

Stirrup Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stirrup: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRP
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30601
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rΙ™p/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S361

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stirrup in Braille

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

The name Stirrup in braille

How to sign the name Stirrup using Sign Language

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.

The name Stirrup in sign language

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