About Straw
The surname Straw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "straw" which refers to the dried stalks of grain plants. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked with straw or had a straw-like appearance. The surname Straw may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a field or area where straw was grown or harvested.
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The surname Straw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Straw 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 Straw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Straw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Straw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.