Stroke

Stroke Meaning & Origin

About Stroke
The surname Stroke is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "strāc" meaning "a stroke or blow," suggesting that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone who was a strong or forceful person. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or a small river, as "stroke" could also refer to a narrow watercourse. The surname Stroke is relatively rare and its exact meaning may vary depending on the specific family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stroke: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139,228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S36020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/stroʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stroke in Braille

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

The name Stroke in braille

How to sign the name Stroke using Sign Language

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

The name Stroke in sign language

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