Struve

Struve Meaning & Origin

About Struve
The surname Struve is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "struva," meaning "tumult" or "uproar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was loud or boisterous. Over time, the surname Struve has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Struve can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and Russia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Struve: 1,124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S36010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R UW1 V
🌐 IPA
/struv/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S361

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Struve in Braille

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

The name Struve in braille

How to sign the name Struve using Sign Language

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

The name Struve in sign language

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