Strief

Strief Meaning & Origin

About Strief
The surname Strief is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "strif" or "strife," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or prone to conflict. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Strief may have inherited or adopted it from an ancestor known for their contentious nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strief: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/strief*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S361

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strief in Braille

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

The name Strief in braille

How to sign the name Strief using Sign Language

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

The name Strief in sign language

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