Strainer

Strainer Meaning & Origin

About Strainer
The surname Strainer is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a strainer or sieve maker. The name is derived from the Middle English word "straynen" which means to strain or filter. It is likely that the original bearer of the surname was involved in the production or sale of strainers, sieves, or similar utensils used for separating solids from liquids. Over time, the surname Strainer has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strainer: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Strainer 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
STRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S360506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/strainer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strainer in Braille

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

The name Strainer in braille

How to sign the name Strainer using Sign Language

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

The name Strainer in sign language

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