Stoa
Stoa Meaning & Origin
About Stoa
The surname Stoa is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "stoa," meaning "porch" or "colonnade." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a building with a porch or colonnade. The name Stoa may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked as a builder or architect of such structures.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Stoa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Stoa: 246
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 77788
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stoa 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 Stoa is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Stoa in Braille
Here's how to represent Stoa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Stoa using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Stoa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
