Strange

Strange Meaning & Origin

About Strange
The surname Strange is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "strange," meaning "foreign" or "unfamiliar." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered different or unusual, or possibly as an occupational name for someone who dealt with foreign goods or people. The surname Strange may also have been given to individuals who were born or lived in a place called Strange. Overall, the name Strange suggests an association with something unfamiliar or foreign.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strange: 14,948
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2425
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRNJ
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360520
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EY1 N JH
🌐 IPA
/streΙͺnΚ€/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRNJ', 'STRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strange in Braille

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

The name Strange in braille

How to sign the name Strange using Sign Language

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

The name Strange in sign language

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