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

Streetman, 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 Streetman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Streetman in America

Streetman is the 15183rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Streetman surname appeared 1,940 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 Streetman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Streetman 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 Streetman

The surname Streetman is of English origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English words "stræt" meaning street or road, and "mann" meaning a person or dweller. This indicates that the name likely referred to someone who lived along a particular street or roadway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Streetman can be found in the parish records of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, dating back to 1591. The entry mentions a Robert Streetman, though further details about his life are scarce.

During the 17th century, the Streetman surname appeared in various parts of England, particularly in counties like Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Midlands region of the country before spreading to other areas.

In the late 18th century, a notable individual with the Streetman surname was John Streetman (1738-1817), an English engraver and artist known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and are held in several art collections.

Another historical figure was Samuel Streetman (1812-1890), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Barnabas Church in Pimlico and the former Kensington Palace Gardens estate.

Moving into the 19th century, the Streetman surname gained recognition through George Streetman (1854-1932), a prominent American lawyer and politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1909 to 1917.

In the field of science, Robert Streetman (1917-2006) was an American physicist and engineer known for his contributions to solid-state electronics. He authored several influential textbooks and worked at institutions such as the University of Texas at Austin and Stanford University.

Another notable individual was William Streetman (1856-1938), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1931 to 1937.

While the surname Streetman may not have been as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, politicians, and academics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Streetman

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

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

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