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

Strelka, 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 Strelka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strelka in America

Strelka is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strelka surname appeared 100 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 Strelka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strelka 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 Strelka

The surname "STRELKA" is of Russian origin, derived from the Russian word "strelka," which means "arrow" or "pointer." The name likely originated in the 16th or 17th century, during the time of the Russian Tsardom.

The name is believed to have originated in the regions around Moscow and other central Russian territories. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in archery or firearms production, as "strelka" refers to the pointed shape of an arrow or projectile.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in several historical records and documents related to the Russian military and nobility. One notable individual was Ivan Strelka, a distinguished archer and military commander who served under Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich in the 1620s.

The earliest recorded use of the surname "STRELKA" can be traced back to the late 16th century, with references found in church records and tax registers from the Moscow region. Some variations in spelling, such as "Strelkov" and "Streltsov," were also present in these documents.

Throughout the centuries, the name "STRELKA" has been associated with several notable figures in Russian history. One example is Andrei Strelka (1780-1857), a renowned scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of optics and lens design.

Another prominent individual was Yelizaveta Strelka (1832-1912), a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Russian folklore. Her collection of poems, "Stikhi i Pesni," published in 1875, received critical acclaim.

In the 20th century, Nikolai Strelka (1901-1978) was a decorated military officer who played a crucial role in the Soviet Union's efforts during World War II. He received multiple honors, including the Order of Lenin and the Hero of the Soviet Union award.

Yuri Strelka (1935-2008) was a prominent Russian architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to urban planning. His most notable work was the Ostankino Tower in Moscow, the tallest free-standing structure in Europe at the time of its completion in 1967.

Additionally, the name "STRELKA" has been associated with several geographical locations in Russia, such as the village of Strelka in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Strelka River, a tributary of the Volga River.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strelka

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

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

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