Struwe

Struwe Meaning & Origin

About Struwe
The surname Struwe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "struwe," meaning "stiff" or "bristly." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a stiff or bristly appearance or personality. The name may have been given to individuals with unruly or unkempt hair, a prickly demeanor, or even someone who worked with bristly materials such as straw. Over time, the surname Struwe has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Struwe: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T R UW1 V
🌐 IPA
/struwe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Struwe in Braille

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

The name Struwe in braille

How to sign the name Struwe using Sign Language

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

The name Struwe in sign language

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