Find out how popular the last name Goldstrohm is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Goldstrohm.

Goldstrohm, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Goldstrohm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goldstrohm in America

Goldstrohm is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goldstrohm surname appeared 121 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Goldstrohm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goldstrohm to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Goldstrohm

The surname Goldstrohm has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German words "gold" meaning "gold" and "strohm" meaning "stream" or "river," suggesting a connection to a geographical location near a golden stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Goldstrohm can be found in the historical records of the town of Mühlhausen in Thuringia, Germany. In 1528, a merchant named Hans Goldstrohm was mentioned in a local trade document, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time period.

The Goldstrohm surname is also found in various historical documents from the nearby regions of Saxony and Bavaria, suggesting that the name may have originated in one of these areas before spreading to other parts of Germany.

In the 17th century, the Goldstrohm family gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, where a notable member, Johann Goldstrohm (1617-1689), was a prominent merchant and philanthropist. He was known for his contributions to the city's infrastructure and his support of local educational institutions.

Another noteworthy individual with the Goldstrohm surname was Friedrich Goldstrohm (1732-1804), a German philosopher and theologian from Saxony. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 19th century, the Goldstrohm family expanded beyond Germany, with members migrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Wilhelm Goldstrohm (1822-1891), a German-American industrialist who established successful businesses in the steel and manufacturing industries in Pennsylvania.

Another prominent figure with the Goldstrohm surname was Johanna Goldstrohm (1876-1958), a German-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. She lived and worked in Berlin during the early 20th century.

The Goldstrohm surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Goldstrohmdorf (a village in Saxony) and Goldstrohmbruck (a town in Bavaria), further reinforcing the name's connection to geographical locations and natural features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goldstrohm

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Goldstrohm.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Goldstrohm was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Goldstrohm has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Goldstrohm was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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