Sturn

Sturn Meaning & Origin

About Sturn
The surname Sturn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stur," meaning "strict" or "severe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strict or severe in their demeanor or profession. Over time, the surname Sturn has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturn: 373
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturn in Braille

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

The name Sturn in braille

How to sign the name Sturn using Sign Language

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

The name Sturn in sign language

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