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

Stranzl, 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 Stranzl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stranzl in America

Stranzl is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stranzl surname appeared 109 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 Stranzl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stranzl 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 Stranzl

The surname STRANZL has its origins in Austria, specifically in the region of Styria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "stranze," which means "braid" or "plait," suggesting a connection to the occupation of rope-makers or weavers.

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the STRANZL name dates back to 1548, when a document from the town of Graz refers to a certain Johann Stranzl, a local tradesman. The name appears to have been concentrated in the rural areas around Graz and the surrounding villages.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the STRANZL name can be found in various church records and land registries in Styria. One notable entry is from 1692, where a Maria Stranzl is listed as the wife of a prominent vineyard owner in the village of Ehrenhausen.

In the 19th century, the STRANZL surname began to spread beyond the borders of Styria. In 1843, a man named Josef Stranzl was born in the town of Deutsch-Landsberg (now known as Žatec, Czech Republic). He later became a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in Vienna, including the Hofburg Palace extension.

Another prominent figure with the STRANZL name was Ferdinand Stranzl, born in 1879 in Graz. He was a respected linguist and philologist, known for his work on the Slavic languages and his contributions to the study of etymology.

In more recent times, the STRANZL surname has been associated with several accomplished individuals. For instance, Johanna Stranzl (1932-2016) was an Austrian author and journalist, renowned for her novels and short stories that explored the lives of ordinary people in rural Austria.

Another notable figure is Erich Stranzl (born 1957), an Austrian businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Stranzl Group, a successful company specializing in the production of high-quality textiles and technical fabrics.

While the STRANZL name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has left an indelible mark on various fields, including architecture, literature, and business, across various regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stranzl

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

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

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