Jastrow

Jastrow Meaning & Origin

About Jastrow
The surname Jastrow is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jastre," meaning "hawk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a hawk, such as keen eyesight or a sharp mind. Over time, individuals with the surname Jastrow may have been involved in falconry or other activities related to hawks, or they may have simply been given the name due to their resemblance to the bird.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jastrow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jastrow: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jastrow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Jastrow is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J02360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 S T R OW0
🌐 IPA
/jastrow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSTR', 'ASTRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jastrow in Braille

Here's how to represent Jastrow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jastrow in braille

How to sign the name Jastrow using Sign Language

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

The name Jastrow in sign language

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