Straus

Straus Meaning & Origin

About Straus
The surname Straus is of German origin and is derived from the word "Strauß," meaning "ostrich" in German. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked with or had some association with ostriches. The ostrich was highly valued for its feathers, which were used in various industries such as fashion and decoration. Over time, the surname Straus has evolved and spread to different parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straus: 2,533
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,276
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/straʊs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straus in Braille

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

The name Straus in braille

How to sign the name Straus using Sign Language

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

The name Straus in sign language

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