Strauss Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Strauss last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Strauss last name
Meaning of the Strauss last name: ostrich, or a quarrelsome person. Strauss comes from an old German word that meant both "ostrich" and "quarrel". It could come from a house sign showing an ostrich, or be a nickname for a quarrelsome man. The name is common in southern Germany and Austria and is also a frequent Jewish surname. A curious detail: the name belongs both to the Viennese waltz kings, Johann Strauss father and son, and to Levi Strauss, whose name is stitched into blue jeans.
Arms associated with the Strauss name
German heraldry often places matching figures on the helmet above the shield, giving arms used by Strauss families a tall, striking look.
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Strauss name FAQ
What does the Strauss name mean?
Ostrich, or a quarrelsome person. Common variants include Strauß, Straus, Strausz.
Where does the Strauss surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Strauss coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Strauss coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).