Shtern Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Shtern belongs to the Stern family of names, which has German roots. Name scholars give the meaning as “Star”.

• Related forms: Sterne.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Shtern adds “h” to Stern, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.

Heraldry and the Shtern name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Stern surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Shtern surname pack.