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.
The surname Strait is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Strait in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.