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Stern (surname)

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Stern is a surname which can be of either German/Yiddish or English language origin, though the former case predominates.[citation needed]

The English version of the surname was used as a nickname for someone who was strict, austere, harsh, or stern in character.[1] The German/Yiddish word Stern means "star".

People

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Fictional characters

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  • Ulrich Stern, in the French animated television series Code Lyoko
  • Jon Stern, Daniel Holden's Justice Row attorney in the television series Rectify

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Surnames: Stern". Behind the Names.