Strow

Strow Meaning & Origin

About Strow
The surname Strow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "straw" or "strow," meaning "straw" or "stubble." It is likely that the name was originally a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived or worked in an area where straw was grown or used. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with straw-colored hair or a light complexion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Strow: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
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🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R OW1
🌐 IPA
/stroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STR', 'STRF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Strow in Braille

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

The name Strow in braille

How to sign the name Strow using Sign Language

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

The name Strow in sign language

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