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Strauss

Quick answerStrauss is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "strauß," meaning ostrich, likely originally used as a nickname or house sign.

German · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,753
TrendVintage
Peak year2006
Syllables1
OriginGerman
LanguageGerman
CultureGerman-speaking and Jewish
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 22
Global rank#13,753

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Strauss

Strauss is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "strauß," meaning ostrich, likely originally used as a nickname or house sign.

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Etymology

Strauss is a German surname derived from the Middle High German word "strauß," meaning ostrich, likely originally used as a nickname or house sign. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Jewish communities, with notable bearers including composer Johann Strauss and philosopher Leo Strauss.

Strauss currently ranks #13,753 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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