Strauss
1 of 4biographical name (1)
ˈshtrau̇s 
ˈstrau̇s
David Friedrich 1808–1874 German theologian and philosopher
Strauss
2 of 4biographical name (2)
ˈshtrau̇s
ˈstrau̇s
Johann 1804–1849 and his sons Johann Baptist 1825–1899 and Josef 1827–1870 Austrian composers
Strauss
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Levi 1829–1902 American (German-born) entrepreneur
Strauss
4 of 4biographical name (4)
ˈshtrau̇s
ˈstrau̇s
Ri*chard
ˈri-ˌkärt
-ˌḵärt
1864–1949 German composer
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“Strauss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Strauss. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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