Stross

Stross Meaning & Origin

About Stross
The surname Stross is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stroz" or "struz," meaning "straw." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with straw-colored hair or a person who worked with straw, such as a thatcher or a basket weaver. Over time, the surname Stross has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stross: 251
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R OW1 S
🌐 IPA
/stross*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stross in Braille

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

The name Stross in braille

How to sign the name Stross using Sign Language

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

The name Stross in sign language

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