2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Streisel
German surname transferred from a location name derived from the German "Streisen" meaning stroller or wanderer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Streisel. 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 Streisel 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 Streisel 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 Streisel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Streisel
The surname STREISEL is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German word "streisel," which means "a sprinkling" or "a dusting." This connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone involved in baking, perhaps a baker who sprinkled flour or sugar on top of their creations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the STREISEL surname can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a renowned historical chronicle published in 1493. This document lists a Johann Streisel as a resident of the city of Nuremberg during the late 15th century.
In the 16th century, the STREISEL name appeared in several records from the Palatinate region of Germany. One notable example is Hans Streisel, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Kirchheimbolanden in the early 1500s.
The STREISEL surname has also been associated with certain place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Streiselhausen in Bavaria was once home to a family bearing this name. The similarity between the village's name and the surname itself suggests a potential connection, though the exact nature of this relationship is unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the STREISEL surname. One such figure was Johann Streisel, a prominent theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg in the late 16th century. Another was Gottfried Streisel, a German artist and engraver who lived in the 17th century and was known for his intricate woodcuts and etchings.
In the 18th century, the STREISEL name gained recognition through the work of Johann Friedrich Streisel, a renowned clockmaker from Saxony. His intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.
Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Wilhelm Streisel, a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works, published in the 1840s and 1850s, explored themes of duty, virtue, and the nature of moral reasoning.
As the STREISEL name spread throughout Germany and beyond, it gradually evolved into various spellings and regional variations. While the origin and meaning of the name remain firmly rooted in its Germanic heritage, it has become a part of the rich tapestry of surnames that reflect the diverse cultural and linguistic histories of different regions and peoples.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Streisel
Among Census respondents with the surname Streisel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Streisel 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 Streisel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Streisel
Streisel 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+11 bearers (+10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,043 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,464 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.8%) | Up 2,043 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,464 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 Streisel 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 | #146,201 | #148,665 | -1.7% |
| Count | 113 | 111 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Streisel bearers went from 113 to 111 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,464 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #148,665.
FAQ
Streisel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Streisel?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Streisel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Streisel?
Streisel 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 Streisel. 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 Streisel.
Has Streisel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Streisel went from 113 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Streisel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Streisel, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Streisel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Streisel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Streisel (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 Streisel mean?
German surname transferred from a location name derived from the German "Streisen" meaning stroller or wanderer. 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 Streisel (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 are called Streisel?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Streisel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.