2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Streuli
A German surname likely derived from a topographic term meaning "straw meadow" or "threshing floor".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 165 Americans carry the last name Streuli. That puts it at #125,089 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,077,299 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Streuli 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
165
1 in 2,077,299
Census rank
#125,089
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
144
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 144 bearers of the surname Streuli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 125089th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Streuli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Streuli
The surname Streuli has its origins in Switzerland, specifically in the Canton of Zurich. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century and is derived from the German word "Strau," which translates to "thicket" or "bush." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or in a bushy area or thicket.
One of the earliest known records of the Streuli surname can be found in the Zurich City Archives, where a document from 1357 mentions a "Heinrich Streuli." This is often cited as one of the earliest known instances of the name's use.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Streuli name appeared in various historical documents and records throughout Switzerland, particularly in the Cantons of Zurich, Bern, and Lucerne. Some notable individuals from this time period include Hans Streuli (1525-1590), a Swiss painter and engraver, and Jakob Streuli (1617-1680), a Swiss theologian and author.
As the name spread throughout Switzerland, it often took on regional variations in spelling, such as Streuly, Streulli, or Streuwli. These variations were likely due to local dialects and pronunciation differences.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, several Streuli families migrated from Switzerland to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Johann Kaspar Streuli (1762-1828), a Swiss-born painter and engraver who spent much of his career in Germany.
Another prominent figure with the Streuli surname was Johann Jakob Streuli (1808-1873), a Swiss politician and judge who served as the President of the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland from 1864 to 1873.
Throughout its history, the Streuli name has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Switzerland, such as Streuli-Berg (Streuli Mountain) and Streuli-Tal (Streuli Valley), further reinforcing its connection to the rural and natural landscapes of the country.
While the Streuli surname is most prevalent in Switzerland and among Swiss diaspora communities, it has also been carried by individuals in other parts of the world, including Germany, France, and the United States, as a result of migration and intermarriage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Streuli
Among Census respondents with the surname Streuli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Streuli 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 Streuli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 130
- Two or more races5.6% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Streuli
Streuli 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
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
+23 bearers (+19.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 9,542 places
2020
#125,089
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
+1 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 4,188 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | +23 bearers (+19.2%) | Up 9,542 places |
| 2020 | #125,089 | 144 | 0.05 | +1 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 4,188 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 Streuli 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 | #120,901 | #125,089 | -3.5% |
| Count | 143 | 144 | 0.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -3.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Streuli bearers went from 143 to 144 (+0.7% change). The surname moved down 4,188 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #125,089.
FAQ
Streuli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Streuli?
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the surname Streuli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,077,299 residents.
How common is Streuli?
Streuli ranks #125,089 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 144 people with the surname Streuli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (165), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Streuli.
Has Streuli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Streuli went from 143 recorded bearers to 144. That is an increase of 1 (+0.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,901 to #125,089.
What does the Census say about the background of Streuli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Streuli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.6%) and Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Streuli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (130 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Streuli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Two or More Races (5.6%), Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Streuli (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 Streuli mean?
A German surname likely derived from a topographic term meaning "straw meadow" or "threshing floor". 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 Streuli (0.05 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 have the surname Streuli?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.