Stroh

Stroh Meaning & Origin

About Stroh
The surname Stroh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stroh," meaning "straw." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with straw, such as a thatcher or a straw merchant. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with straw-colored hair or a light complexion. Overall, the surname Stroh is associated with occupations or physical characteristics related to straw.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stroh: 4,777
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R OW1
🌐 IPA
/stroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stroh in Braille

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

The name Stroh in braille

How to sign the name Stroh using Sign Language

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

The name Stroh in sign language

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