Straußs

Straußs is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "strūze," meaning "ostrich." The name likely originated as a nickname, possibly for someone who was tall, swift, or had a distinctive gait. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who dealt with ostriches, though this is less common. The surname is found in various German-speaking regions and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Straußs. Perhaps the most famous is Johann Strauß I (1804–1849) and his son Johann Strauß II (1825–1899), both renowned composers of waltzes and operettas, particularly associated with Vienna. Their music, including "The Blue Danube" and "Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka," remains widely popular. Another prominent figure was Franz Josef Strauß (1915–1988), a leading German politician and a long-serving leader of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria. He was a significant figure in post-war German politics. The surname appears in various spellings, including Strauss, Strauß, and Straus, with variations often reflecting regional pronunciation and transliteration.