About Stropes
The surname Stropes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "strop," meaning "strap" or "band." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold straps or belts. Over time, the surname Stropes may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the trade or had a similar physical characteristic, such as a distinctive gait or posture resembling the use of a strap or belt.
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The surname Stropes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stropes 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 Stropes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stropes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stropes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.