About Sturgeon
The surname Sturgeon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sturgeon," which refers to a large fish found in rivers and coastal waters. The name was likely originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled a sturgeon in some way, such as having a long nose or a prominent chin. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Sturgeon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sturgeon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sturgeon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.