Stright

Stright Meaning & Origin

About Stright
The surname Stright is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "streccan" or the Old Norse word "strjuka," both meaning "to stretch" or "to straighten." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall, upright, or had a straight posture. Over time, the surname Stright became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stright: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SAG
🔊 Soundex
S360203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/stright*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stright in Braille

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

The name Stright in braille

How to sign the name Stright using Sign Language

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

The name Stright in sign language

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