Stuyvesant

Stuyvesant Meaning & Origin

About Stuyvesant
The surname Stuyvesant is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of the words "stuyf" meaning "stiff" or "rigid," and "sant" meaning "saint." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being strict or austere in their behavior or religious beliefs. The name Stuyvesant is most famously associated with Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch governor of New Netherland (now New York), who is remembered for his strong leadership and the impact he had on the development of the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stuyvesant: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stuyvesant 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
STFSNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
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πŸ”Š Soundex
S30102053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 V AH0 S AH0 N T
🌐 IPA
/ˈstaΙͺvΙ™sΙ™nt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STFSNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S312

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stuyvesant in Braille

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

The name Stuyvesant in braille

How to sign the name Stuyvesant using Sign Language

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

The name Stuyvesant in sign language

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