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

Streightiff, 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 Streightiff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Streightiff in America

Streightiff is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Streightiff surname appeared 142 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 Streightiff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Streightiff 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 Streightiff

The surname "STREIGHTIFF" is believed to have originated in the region that is now modern-day Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German words "streit" meaning "battle" or "conflict" and "haft" meaning "steadfast" or "firm." Taken together, the surname may have originally referred to a warrior who was known for their bravery and unwavering resolve on the battlefield.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Annals of the Abbey of Fulda, a medieval chronicle that covers events from the 8th to the 16th centuries. In an entry from the year 1142, a knight named Eberhard Streightiff is mentioned as having fought valiantly in a skirmish against a rival noble family.

By the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in other parts of central Europe, including the region now known as the Czech Republic. In a manuscript dating back to 1278, a merchant named Hans Streightiff is listed as having conducted trade in the city of Prague.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Johann Streightiff (1421-1498) served as a magistrate in the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg. He was known for his fair and impartial rulings, reflecting the steadfast nature that the surname suggests.

During the Renaissance period, a famous artist and engraver from the Netherlands named Pieter Streightiff (1567-1625) gained recognition for his intricate copper engravings depicting scenes from classical mythology and biblical stories.

Another notable individual with this surname was a German philosopher and theologian named Friedrich Streightiff (1694-1768), who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy during the Age of Enlightenment.

Throughout the centuries, the Streightiff name has continued to be found across various regions of Europe, with families bearing this surname making contributions in fields ranging from academia and the arts to politics and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Streightiff

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

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

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