Stopper

Stopper Meaning & Origin

About Stopper
The surname Stopper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stopper," which means "to stop" or "to block." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a stopper or corker, specifically in the context of stopping or sealing containers such as bottles or barrels. The name Stopper signifies a person's occupation in the past and is a reminder of their ancestral connection to this particular trade.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stopper: 509
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ‘pΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S316

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stopper in Braille

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

The name Stopper in braille

How to sign the name Stopper using Sign Language

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

The name Stopper in sign language

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