Straw

Straw Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Straw: 3,962
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
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🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AO1
🌐 IPA
/strΙ”/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', 'STRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Straw in Braille

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

The name Straw in braille

How to sign the name Straw using Sign Language

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.

The name Straw in sign language

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