Roberta Sturgis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roberta Sturgis — bright fame
181K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roberta Sturgis is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Roberta is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo. The surname Sturgis: Sturgis is a surname of Norman origin, shortened form of FitzTurgis "son of" (see Fitz) "Turgis" (former first name, now still common as a Norman surname, together with "Tourgis") from the Old Norse Þórgísl or Old Danish Thorgisl ( the name of the god Thor, and -gísl "hostage, pledge" or ON geisli "ray, pole (part of a weapon)" or OW. Norse geisl "staff", cf. Old Icelandic geisli "sun-shaft, sun beam"). It corresponds to the Nordic patronymic Þórgilsson (f. e. Ari Þorgilsson). Alice Sturgis (1885–1974), American author and parliamentarian Amy H. Roberta is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 181K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Roberta reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Roberta

Meaning: bright fame

Germanic

Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo.

Surname: Sturgis

Norse

Sturgis is a surname of Norman origin, shortened form of FitzTurgis "son of" (see Fitz) "Turgis" (former first name, now still common as a Norman surname, together with "Tourgis") from the Old Norse Þórgísl or Old Danish Thorgisl ( the name of the god Thor, and -gísl "hostage, pledge" or ON geisli "ray, pole (part of a weapon)" or OW. Norse geisl "staff", cf. Old Icelandic geisli "sun-shaft, sun beam"). It corresponds to the Nordic patronymic Þórgilsson (f. e. Ari Þorgilsson). Alice Sturgis (1885–1974), American author and parliamentarian Amy H.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Roberta is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Roberta by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Roberta Sturgis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Roberta Sturgis:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Roberta?
The first name Roberta originates from Germanic. Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo.
When was Roberta most popular?
The name Roberta reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sturgis?
The surname Sturgis originates from Norse. Sturgis is a surname of Norman origin, shortened form of FitzTurgis "son of" (see Fitz) "Turgis" (former first name, now still common as a Norman surname, together with "Tourgis") from the Old Norse Þórgísl or Old Danish Thorgisl ( the name of the god Thor, and -gísl "hostage, pledge" or ON geisli "ray, pole (part of a weapon)" or OW. Norse geisl "staff", cf. Old Icelandic geisli "sun-shaft, sun beam"). It corresponds to the Nordic patronymic Þórgilsson (f. e. Ari Þorgilsson). Alice Sturgis (1885–1974), American author and parliamentarian Amy H.
What are the origins of the name Roberta Sturgis?
The name Roberta Sturgis combines two different traditions: the first name Roberta has Germanic roots, while the surname Sturgis originates from Norse.
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