Truss

Truss Meaning & Origin

About Truss
The name "Truss" is of English origin and is primarily a surname. It is derived from the Middle English word "trusse," meaning "bundle" or "pack." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the making or selling of trusses, which are structural frameworks used to support or strengthen various constructions. Over time, "Truss" has also been adopted as a given name, often symbolizing strength, support, and stability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Truss are male.

Truss Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R AH1 S
🌐 IPA
/trəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Truss in Braille

Here's how to represent Truss in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Truss in braille

How to Spell the Name Truss in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Truss in sign language

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