Strike

Strike Meaning & Origin

About Strike
The surname Strike is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "stric," meaning a stroke or blow, suggesting that the name was given to someone who was a strong or forceful individual. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived by a stream or a small river, derived from the Middle English word "strik," meaning a small watercourse. The surname Strike may also have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or agile, as the word "strike" can also mean to move swiftly or suddenly.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strike: 696
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S36020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/straΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strike in Braille

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

The name Strike in braille

How to sign the name Strike using Sign Language

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

The name Strike in sign language

Numerology