2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Goldstrohm
A German surname derived from "gold" and "strohm", suggesting an ancestral association with a golden stream or river.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Goldstrohm. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Goldstrohm surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Goldstrohm in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldstrohm, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The Goldstrohm surname is also found in various historical documents from the nearby regions of Saxony and Bavaria, suggesting that the name may have originated in one of these areas before spreading to other parts of Germany.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Goldstrohm
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldstrohm, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Goldstrohm bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Goldstrohm surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 107
Timeline
Historical Census data for Goldstrohm
Goldstrohm appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,515 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-14 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,335 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 4,515 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 13,335 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Goldstrohm surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #151,639 | -9.6% |
| Count | 121 | 107 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Goldstrohm bearers went from 121 to 107 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 13,335 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #151,639.
FAQ
Goldstrohm surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Goldstrohm?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Goldstrohm. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Goldstrohm?
Goldstrohm ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Goldstrohm. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Goldstrohm.
Has Goldstrohm become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Goldstrohm went from 121 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Goldstrohm?
Among Census respondents with the surname Goldstrohm, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Goldstrohm in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Goldstrohm appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Goldstrohm (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Goldstrohm mean?
A German surname derived from "gold" and "strohm", suggesting an ancestral association with a golden stream or river. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Goldstrohm (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Goldstrohm?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Goldstrohm at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.