Strauss

Strauss Meaning & Origin

About Strauss
The surname Strauss is of German origin and is derived from the word "Strauß," meaning "ostrich" in German. It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with ostriches. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with characteristics associated with the ostrich, such as being fast or having a flamboyant nature. The surname Strauss is relatively common among Jewish families, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strauss: 13,840
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Strauss 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 Strauss 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 Strauss in Braille

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

The name Strauss in braille

How to sign the name Strauss using Sign Language

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

The name Strauss in sign language

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