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

Strack, 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 Strack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strack in America

Strack is the 10036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strack surname appeared 3,209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Strack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strack 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 Strack

The surname Strack has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "strac," which means "straight" or "rigid." This could suggest that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with a stiff or upright bearing.

In the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged from nicknames or physical characteristics, and Strack likely followed this pattern. The earliest known record of the name appears in the town of Alsfeld, in the German state of Hesse, in a document dated 1285, which mentions a person named Heinrich Strack.

As the name spread throughout Germany, various spelling variations emerged, such as Strak, Stracke, and Strack. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time period.

One notable historical figure with the surname Strack was Johann Heinrich Strack, a German Lutheran theologian and Hebraist who lived from 1805 to 1880. He made significant contributions to the study of the Old Testament and Hebrew language.

Another prominent individual was Hermann Leberecht Strack, a German Protestant theologian and academic who lived from 1848 to 1922. He was a renowned scholar of Judaism and wrote extensively on the subject.

In the Netherlands, the name Strack also has a presence, with records showing variations such as Strak and Stracke. One notable Dutch figure was Willem Strack, a politician and member of the Dutch Parliament who lived from 1868 to 1940.

Moving to the United States, the name Strack can be traced back to German immigrants who arrived in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable American with this surname was William Strack, a professional baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1903 to 1905.

Another American of note was Henry Strack, a businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1887 to 1968. He was instrumental in the development of the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and donated land for various civic projects.

While the surname Strack may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a respected family name with a rich history spanning centuries and multiple countries. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the cultural diversity and resilience of this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strack

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

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

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