Strauss Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Strauss means 'ostrich' in German and is also a Jewish surname.
Meaning of the Name Strauss
Strauss is a German surname derived from the Old High German word 'struoz', meaning 'ostrich'. It was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or owned an ostrich. The name has Jewish origins as well, with many Ashkenazi Jews adopting it when they were required to adopt surnames in the 18th and 19th centuries. Strauss is a common surname in Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities around the world.
Popularity of the Name Strauss
The popularity for the name Strauss peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 5 births, which ranked number 29,216 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Strauss had the most male births in 2006 with 5, which ranked number 12,049 out of 14,041 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Strauss
Popularity of Strauss by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Strauss. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Strauss in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Strauss is a great pick!
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