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

Streitmatter, 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 Streitmatter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Streitmatter in America

Streitmatter is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Streitmatter surname appeared 412 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 Streitmatter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Streitmatter 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 Streitmatter

The surname Streitmatter has its origins in the German language, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages in the regions of present-day Germany and Switzerland. The name is a compound word derived from the German words "streit," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute," and "matter," meaning "field" or "meadow."

This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a field or meadow where disputes or quarrels took place, or perhaps someone who was involved in resolving such conflicts. It is also possible that the name was given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their argumentative or contentious nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Streitmatter can be found in the 14th century in the town of Oberndorf, located in the Neckar region of what is now Baden-Württemberg, Germany. A document from 1368 mentions a certain Johannes Streitmatter, who was a landowner and a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable figure with this surname was Hans Streitmatter, a Swiss merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. Born in Bern in 1525, he was involved in the lucrative trade of textiles and spices, and his business dealings took him to various parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England.

In the 17th century, the name Streitmatter appears in the records of the town of Zurzach, located in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. A family by the name of Streitmatter is mentioned in connection with a land dispute that occurred in 1642, further reinforcing the connection between the name and conflicts or disputes.

During the 18th century, the surname Streitmatter gained prominence in the region of Alsace, which was part of France at the time. One notable individual was Johann Friedrich Streitmatter, a theologian and philosopher who was born in Strasbourg in 1737. He wrote several influential works on religious and moral philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles.

In the 19th century, the name Streitmatter can be found in various parts of Germany and Switzerland, reflecting the migration patterns of families bearing this surname. One noteworthy individual was Karl Streitmatter, a German artist and painter who was born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1849. He gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraiture, and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Streitmatter

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

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

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