Sturtz

Sturtz Meaning & Origin

About Sturtz
The surname Sturtz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sturz," meaning "fall" or "tumble." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to falling. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Sturtz can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sturtz: 1,878
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,571
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sturtz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30632
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T ER1 T S
🌐 IPA
/stΙ™rts/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sturtz in Braille

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

The name Sturtz in braille

How to sign the name Sturtz using Sign Language

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

The name Sturtz in sign language

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