Stichs

Stichs is a surname of German origin. The name is generally linked to the German word stich, meaning stitch or dot, and is believed to have originated as an occupational nickname for a tailor or stitcher, or as a descriptive name for someone associated with stitching, sewing, or mark-making.

Geographic distribution and variants: It is found primarily in Germany and among German-speaking communities abroad. Variant spellings include Stich and Stichl; in some English-language records the form Stichs may appear as well. The surname is attested in civil and church records dating back to the early modern period.

Notable bearers and references: There is no widely recognized individual or institution with the name Stichs that dominates reference works. The surname is carried by various private individuals across professions, without a single prominent public figure dominating the name's representation.