Shrago

Shrago Meaning & Origin

About Shrago
The surname Shrago is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shrayg," meaning "fear" or "dread." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fearful or anxious. The name may have been given to individuals who were particularly cautious or prone to worry. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Shrago can be found primarily among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shrago: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R AA1 G OW0
🌐 IPA
/shrago*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shrago in Braille

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

The name Shrago in braille

How to sign the name Shrago using Sign Language

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

The name Shrago in sign language

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