About Sturdivan
The surname Sturdivan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "styr," meaning "stir" or "disturb," and "dæfen," meaning "dove." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was restless or easily agitated, or possibly as a descriptive name for someone who resembled a dove in appearance or behavior. The name Sturdivan signifies a person who may have had a lively or unpredictable nature, or who possessed qualities associated with doves such as gentleness or peace.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturdivan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sturdivan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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