Stretch

Stretch Meaning & Origin

About Stretch
The surname Stretch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "strecche," meaning "to stretch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a lanky physique. The name may have also been given to someone who was flexible or had a tendency to stretch the truth. Over time, the surname Stretch has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stretch: 1,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360320
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R EH1 CH
🌐 IPA
/strΙ›Κ§/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stretch in Braille

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

The name Stretch in braille

How to sign the name Stretch using Sign Language

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

The name Stretch in sign language

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