2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Streger
A variant of the German surname Streger, likely denoting one who was defiant or stubborn.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Streger. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Streger 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Streger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Streger, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Streger
The surname Streger is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "stregen," which means "to roam" or "to wander." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who led a nomadic lifestyle or traveled frequently.
One of the earliest known references to the name Streger can be found in a historical document from the city of Nuremberg in 1378, where a merchant named Hans Streger is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already well-established in that region by the late Middle Ages.
In the 15th century, the Streger family appears to have gained some prominence, as there are records of a nobleman named Wilhelm Streger who served as a military commander during the Hussite Wars in Bohemia between 1419 and 1434.
The name Streger can also be found in various historical records from other parts of Germany, such as the Duchy of Bavaria and the Electorate of Saxony. For instance, a cleric named Johann Streger is mentioned in a church register from Munich in 1512.
As time passed, the surname Streger spread to other regions and underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Streger, Strager, and Stregher. One notable individual with this name was the German composer and organist Johann Streger (1622-1682), who was renowned for his contributions to sacred music during the Baroque period.
Another notable figure was the German philosopher and theologian Friedrich Streger (1780-1862), who was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and authored several influential works on religion and ethics.
In the 19th century, a German-American entrepreneur named August Streger (1823-1897) made a significant impact in the industrial sector, establishing a successful manufacturing company that produced machinery and equipment.
Additionally, the name Streger can be found in historical records from other European countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond the borders of Germany over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Streger
Among Census respondents with the surname Streger, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Streger 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 Streger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.0% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 7
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Streger
Streger appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,030 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 4,030 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 Streger 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 | #159,712 | #155,682 | 2.5% |
| Count | 101 | 100 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Streger bearers went from 101 to 100 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,030 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,682.
FAQ
Streger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Streger?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Streger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Streger?
Streger ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Streger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Streger.
Has Streger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Streger went from 101 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Streger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Streger, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Streger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.0% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Streger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.0%), Hispanic (7.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Streger (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 Streger mean?
A variant of the German surname Streger, likely denoting one who was defiant or stubborn. 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 Streger (0.03 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 Streger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.