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

Strach, 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 Strach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strach in America

Strach is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strach surname appeared 173 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 Strach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strach 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 Strach

The surname STRACH has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the areas of modern-day Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. It is derived from the Polish and Czech word "strach," meaning "fear" or "dread." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptor for someone with a fearful or timid demeanor.

In the Middle Ages, the use of descriptive surnames based on physical or personality traits was common practice. STRACH would have been assigned to individuals as a way to distinguish them within their communities. Over time, these nicknames became hereditary surnames passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STRACH surname dates back to the 14th century in the town of Krakow, Poland. A merchant named Piotr STRACH is mentioned in a local registry of guild members from 1367. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, the STRACH surname appeared in various records across Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. For example, a landowner named Jan STRACH is mentioned in a document from 1482 concerning property disputes in the village of Strachovice, which may have derived its name from the STRACH family.

One notable figure in history with the STRACH surname was Jakub STRACH, a Czech Protestant reformer and theologian who lived from 1528 to 1585. He played a significant role in the Hussite movement and the spread of Protestantism in Bohemia during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the STRACH name can be found in records from the town of Tarnów in southern Poland. A blacksmith named Marcin STRACH is listed in a guild registry from 1622, indicating the presence of the surname in that region.

Anther historical figure with the STRACH surname was Jan STRACH, a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1785 and fought in several campaigns under the Polish Legions formed by Napoleon Bonaparte.

As the STRACH family spread across Eastern Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Strach, Strachovský, and Strachowski. These variations often reflected regional dialects or language differences between Polish, Czech, and Slovak communities.

Throughout history, the STRACH surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, religious figures, military personnel, and craftsmen. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark in the regions where it originated and evolved over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strach

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

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

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