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

Stertzbach, 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 Stertzbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stertzbach in America

Stertzbach is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stertzbach surname appeared 128 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 Stertzbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stertzbach 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 Stertzbach

The surname Stertzbach has its origins in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name or a topographical feature, possibly referring to a small stream or creek. The prefix "Stertz" is thought to be a variation of the German word "Stürz," meaning a swift or turbulent flow of water.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the records of the town of Niederzissen, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. A document from 1587 refers to a certain Hans Stertzbach, a farmer and landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already established in that region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Stertzbach name appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across several German states, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Hesse. The spelling variations included Sterzbach, Stertzpach, and Stürtzbach, reflecting the regional dialects and evolving orthography of the time.

One notable figure bearing the name was Johann Christoph Stertzbach, a Lutheran theologian and scholar born in 1679 in Ansbach, Bavaria. He authored several religious texts and served as a pastor in various parishes throughout his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Wilhelm Stertzbach, born in 1805 in Kassel, Hesse. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Hessian parliament and played a role in the revolutionary movements of 1848-1849.

In the 19th century, the Stertzbach name gained recognition through the works of the German writer and poet Carl Stertzbach, born in 1832 in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. His poetry and short stories captured the essence of rural life and the struggles of the working class during the industrialization of Germany.

As families migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and beyond, the Stertzbach name spread to different regions. For instance, in the late 19th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was adapted to the Dutch spelling Stertsbach.

Throughout its history, the surname Stertzbach has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, scholars, and artists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of German culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stertzbach

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

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 Stertzbach 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 Stertzbach 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 Stertzbach was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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