2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stranzl
From German roots meaning "garland maker" or "wreath maker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Stranzl. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stranzl 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Stranzl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranzl, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stranzl
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranzl, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stranzl 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 Stranzl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stranzl
Stranzl 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,338 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 17,338 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 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 Stranzl 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 | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stranzl bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Stranzl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stranzl?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Stranzl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Stranzl?
Stranzl ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Stranzl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Stranzl.
Has Stranzl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stranzl went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Stranzl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranzl, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Stranzl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stranzl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Stranzl (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 Stranzl mean?
From German roots meaning "garland maker" or "wreath maker". 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 Stranzl (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 have the surname Stranzl?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.