Stops

Stops Meaning & Origin

About Stops
The surname Stops is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stoppe," meaning a post or pillar. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or made stops, which were wooden or metal pegs used to secure or fasten objects. The surname Stops likely referred to individuals involved in carpentry, woodworking, or other related trades. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by people living near a prominent stop or landmark.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stops: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STPS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3012
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 P S
🌐 IPA
/stΙ‘ps/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S312

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stops in Braille

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

The name Stops in braille

How to sign the name Stops using Sign Language

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

The name Stops in sign language

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