Sturdivan

Sturdivan Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturdivan: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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.

Ranking information for the surname Sturdivan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRTFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30630105
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 D IH0 V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sturdivan*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRTFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturdivan in Braille

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

The name Sturdivan in braille

How to sign the name Sturdivan using Sign Language

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

The name Sturdivan in sign language

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