Stroud

Stroud Meaning & Origin

About Stroud
The surname Stroud is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "strod," meaning a marshy place or a marshy road. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area. The name Stroud is fairly common in England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire and Kent, where marshlands were prevalent. Over time, individuals with the surname Stroud may have migrated to other parts of the world, leading to its presence in various countries today.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stroud: 24,211
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,477
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3603
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R AW1 D
🌐 IPA
/straʊd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stroud in Braille

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

The name Stroud in braille

How to sign the name Stroud using Sign Language

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

The name Stroud in sign language

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