Sturges

Sturges Meaning & Origin

About Sturges
The surname Sturges is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Sturge," which itself is a variant of the name "Stur." The name Sturges is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature. It may also have been used to describe someone who was stubborn or obstinate. Over time, the surname Sturges became established and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a hereditary surname.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturges: 2,958
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturges 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 Sturges is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRJS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S306202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ™rΚ€Ιͺz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRJS', 'STRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturges in Braille

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

The name Sturges in braille

How to sign the name Sturges using Sign Language

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

The name Sturges in sign language

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