Sturgis
Sturgis Meaning & Origin
About Sturgis
The surname Sturgis is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Styrgar," meaning "battle-spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Styrgar. Over time, the name evolved into Sturgis and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Sturgis can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Sturgis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Sturgis: 5,885
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 5863
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.0
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturgis 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 Sturgis is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Sturgis in Braille
Here's how to represent Sturgis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Sturgis using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Sturgis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
