Sturla
Sturla Meaning & Origin
About Sturla
The surname Sturla is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sturla, which means "little bull" or "young bull." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Sturla. The name Sturla was relatively common in medieval Norway and has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Sturla can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Sturla is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Sturla: 222
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 84463
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturla 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 Sturla is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Sturla in Braille
Here's how to represent Sturla in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Sturla using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Sturla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
