Sturgeon

Sturgeon Meaning & Origin

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.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturgeon: 9,007
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,950
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.05

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRJN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ™rΚ€Ιͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRJN', 'STRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturgeon in Braille

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

The name Sturgeon in braille

How to sign the name Sturgeon using Sign Language

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.

The name Sturgeon in sign language

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