Streit

Streit Meaning & Origin

About Streit
The surname Streit is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "strīt," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or involved in legal matters. The name may have also been given to a mediator or someone who settled disputes. Overall, the surname Streit signifies a connection to conflict resolution or legal affairs.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Streit: 3,067
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,473
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/straɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Streit in Braille

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

The name Streit in braille

How to sign the name Streit using Sign Language

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

The name Streit in sign language

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