Stiver

Stiver Meaning & Origin

About Stiver
The surname Stiver is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stiver," meaning "a small coin." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a money changer or a tax collector. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was thrifty or careful with money. Overall, the surname Stiver is associated with financial matters and suggests a connection to the world of currency and commerce.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiver: 1,940
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,183
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstaΙͺvΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiver in Braille

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

The name Stiver in braille

How to sign the name Stiver using Sign Language

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

The name Stiver in sign language

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