Straughan

Straughan Meaning & Origin

About Straughan
The surname Straughan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Sruthan," meaning "a stream." It is a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearers lived near or by a stream. The name may have also been given to those who had a swift or energetic nature, likening them to the characteristics of a flowing stream. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Straughn or Straughen.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straughan: 925
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26391
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Straughan 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRFN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AO1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/strΙ”Ι™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straughan in Braille

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

The name Straughan in braille

How to sign the name Straughan using Sign Language

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

The name Straughan in sign language

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