Strachn

Strachn Meaning & Origin

About Strachn
The surname Strachn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "strachan," meaning "little valley." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or in a small valley. The name Strachn signifies a connection to the geographical landscape and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to Scotland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strachn: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Strachn 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 Strachn is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SAC
🔊 Soundex
S360205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/strachn*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strachn in Braille

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

The name Strachn in braille

How to sign the name Strachn using Sign Language

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

The name Strachn in sign language

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