Stoye

Stoye Meaning & Origin

About Stoye
The surname Stoye is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stΓΆe," meaning "bull" or "steer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned cattle. The name may have been given to individuals who were strong, stubborn, or had characteristics associated with bulls. Over time, the surname Stoye has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stoye: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stoye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S300
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OY1
🌐 IPA
/stoye*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stoye in Braille

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

The name Stoye in braille

How to sign the name Stoye using Sign Language

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

The name Stoye in sign language

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