Straight

Straight Meaning & Origin

About Straight
The surname Straight is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "streight," meaning "straight" or "direct." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was honest, upright, or had a straightforward nature. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a straight or direct path or road. Overall, the surname Straight signifies a person who is honest, direct, or resides in a location associated with a straight path.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straight: 4,307
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7708
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.46

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SAG
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360203
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/streΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straight in Braille

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

The name Straight in braille

How to sign the name Straight using Sign Language

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

The name Straight in sign language

Numerology