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

Streit, 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 Streit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Streit in America

Streit is the 10473rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Streit surname appeared 3,067 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 Streit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Streit 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 Streit

The surname STREIT has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 12th century. Derived from the Middle High German word "strīt," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute," it was originally an occupational name for a soldier or someone involved in warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STREIT can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Rhineland region, where a person named Henricus Streit was mentioned in a document dated 1292.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the STREIT name began appearing in various records and chronicles across central and southern Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria, Swabia, and the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the STREIT surname was Johannes Streit, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from around 1430 to 1506. He was a prominent figure in the scholastic tradition and authored several works on logic and metaphysics.

Another significant historical figure with the STREIT surname was Georg Streit, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1675 to 1749. He is known for his religious and allegorical works, as well as his engravings depicting scenes from the Bible and classical mythology.

In the 18th century, Johann Streit, a German composer and organist, made significant contributions to the field of sacred music. Born in 1719, he composed numerous works for the church, including masses, motets, and organ pieces.

During the 19th century, the STREIT name gained prominence in the field of education with the work of Robert Streit, a German educator and author who lived from 1834 to 1897. He wrote several influential works on teaching methods and educational reform.

Another notable figure from this period was Karl Streit, a German explorer and geographer who lived from 1859 to 1924. He embarked on numerous expeditions to various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia, and authored several books about his travels and discoveries.

While the STREIT name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with many individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Streit

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

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

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