Stoyer

Stoyer Meaning & Origin

About Stoyer
The surname Stoyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stöer," meaning "obstinate" or "stubborn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being stubborn or obstinate in their behavior or character. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stoyer: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/stɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stoyer in Braille

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

The name Stoyer in braille

How to sign the name Stoyer using Sign Language

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

The name Stoyer in sign language

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