Stroo

Stroo Meaning & Origin

About Stroo
The surname Stroo is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "stro," meaning straw. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near straw, such as a thatcher or a farmer. The surname Stroo may also have been given to individuals who had straw-colored hair or a straw-like complexion. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to straw-related occupations or physical attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stroo: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R UW1
🌐 IPA
/stroo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stroo in Braille

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

The name Stroo in braille

How to sign the name Stroo using Sign Language

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

The name Stroo in sign language

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