Strait

Strait Meaning & Origin

About Strait
The surname Strait is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "straite," meaning narrow or tight, and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a narrow passage or a narrow piece of land. It could also be a nickname for someone who was strict or upright in their behavior. Additionally, the surname could have been a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Strait or Street in England. Overall, the surname Strait is associated with geographical features or personal characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strait: 6,505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3603
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 T
🌐 IPA
/streΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strait in Braille

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

The name Strait in braille

How to sign the name Strait using Sign Language

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

The name Strait in sign language

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