Sturm

Sturm Meaning & Origin

About Sturm
The surname Sturm is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "sturm," meaning "storm." As a surname, it could have originated as a nickname for someone with a tempestuous or stormy personality. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place named Sturm, which could refer to a stormy or turbulent area. The surname Sturm can also be Jewish in origin, derived from the Yiddish word "shturm," meaning "assault" or "attack," and may have been given to someone who was a warrior or had a combative nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturm: 9,242
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,832
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SAN
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3065
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 M
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rm/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturm in Braille

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

The name Sturm in braille

How to sign the name Sturm using Sign Language

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

The name Sturm in sign language

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