Stirsman

Stirsman Meaning & Origin

About Stirsman
The surname Stirsman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stürzen," meaning "to fall" or "to stumble." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or courier, often traveling on horseback. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their agility or speed, or perhaps to those who were prone to accidents or falls. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Stirsman.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stirsman: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S3062505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/stirsman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stirsman in Braille

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

The name Stirsman in braille

How to sign the name Stirsman using Sign Language

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

The name Stirsman in sign language

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