Straining

Straining Meaning & Origin

About Straining
The surname Straining is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stræning," which means "a narrow passage or strait." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked at a narrow or constricted area, such as a narrow road or a strait. Over time, the surname Straining has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straining: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3605052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straining in Braille

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

The name Straining in braille

How to sign the name Straining using Sign Language

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

The name Straining in sign language

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