Stoyan

Stoyan Meaning & Origin

About Stoyan
The surname Stoyan is of Bulgarian origin and is derived from the Bulgarian word "stoyan" which means "steadfast" or "resolute." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Stoyan. The name reflects qualities such as determination, strength, and reliability, suggesting that the individuals with this surname may have been known for their steadfastness or resoluteness in their actions or beliefs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stoyan: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/stoyan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stoyan in Braille

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

The name Stoyan in braille

How to sign the name Stoyan using Sign Language

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

The name Stoyan in sign language

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