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

Strasheim, 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 Strasheim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strasheim in America

Strasheim is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strasheim surname appeared 227 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 Strasheim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strasheim 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 Strasheim

The surname Strasheim has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic words "stras" meaning road or street, and "heim" meaning home or village. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a settlement located along a major road or trade route.

Early records indicate that the name was concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Some of the earliest documented instances of the surname can be found in parish records and tax rolls from the 1500s and 1600s in these areas.

One notable historical reference to the Strasheim name is found in the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), where a soldier named Hans Strasheim is mentioned as serving in the Imperial Army. Unfortunately, no specific details about his life or achievements are provided in the record.

The first known bearer of the Strasheim name was Johann Strasheim, born in 1562 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in modern-day Bavaria. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to reside in the region for several generations.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Strasheim (1676-1744), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from the city of Augsburg. He is credited with developing several innovative mechanisms for timepieces, and his creations were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Strasheim family settled in the Alsace region, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire (now part of France). One prominent member was Johann Georg Strasheim (1728-1798), a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Strasbourg.

During the 19th century, the Strasheim name began to spread more widely across Europe and beyond due to increased migration and immigration. One such individual was Karl Strasheim (1818-1892), a German settler who established a successful farming community in the state of Texas in the United States.

Another notable figure from this period was Emma Strasheim (1842-1912), a German-born artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscape and portrait works. She spent much of her career in Paris, where she became a respected figure in the city's artistic circles.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Strasheim surname throughout history, highlighting its German origins and the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name across various professions and regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strasheim

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

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

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