Stuart
Stuart Meaning & Origin
About Stuart
The surname Stuart is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "stigweard," which means "steward" or "guardian of the estate." It was originally a title given to someone who managed the household affairs of a noble or royal family. Over time, the name Stuart became associated with the Scottish royal family, as several monarchs with this surname ruled Scotland and later England. Today, the surname Stuart is often used as a family name, reflecting a historical connection to the Scottish monarchy.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Stuart features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:
- Number of People with the name Stuart: 36,540
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 951
- Frequency per 100k people: 12.39
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stuart 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Stuart in Braille
Here's how to represent Stuart in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Stuart using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Stuart using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
