Streu

Streu Meaning & Origin

About Streu
The surname Streu is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ströu," meaning "straw." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near straw, such as a thatcher or a farmer. The surname Streu may also have been given to individuals who had a light or straw-colored hair. Over time, the name Streu became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Streu: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R UW1
🌐 IPA
/streu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Streu in Braille

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

The name Streu in braille

How to sign the name Streu using Sign Language

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

The name Streu in sign language

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