2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Streun
A surname likely derived from the German word meaning "to wander" or "to roam".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Streun. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Streun 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Streun in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Streun, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Streun
The surname STREUN is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southwestern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the Black Forest. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "striune," which means "to roam" or "to wander."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STREUN surname can be found in the church records of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, dating back to 1562. These records mention a certain Hans STREUN, who was a farmer and landowner in the region. It is likely that the name initially referred to individuals who led a nomadic or wandering lifestyle, possibly as merchants or travelers.
In the 17th century, the surname STREUN gained prominence in the town of Endingen, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg. The local parish records from this period contain numerous references to families bearing the STREUN name, indicating their establishment in the area.
A notable figure associated with the STREUN surname was Johann Georg STREUN (1624-1699), a renowned theologian and professor of philosophy at the University of Tübingen. His contributions to the field of theology and his published works have been widely recognized and studied.
Another individual of historical significance was Philipp Jakob STREUN (1766-1835), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Baden State Parliament. He was an influential figure in the early 19th century and played a role in shaping the legal and political landscape of the region.
In the 18th century, the STREUN surname was also found in the nearby town of Villingen, where records show the presence of a family of millers and bakers bearing this name. This suggests that the surname had spread across various trades and professions in the region.
The STREUN surname has also been linked to several place names in Germany, particularly in the areas around the Black Forest. For instance, the village of Streunen, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, is believed to have derived its name from the STREUN family who once resided there.
Other notable individuals with the STREUN surname include Karl STREUN (1884-1945), a German politician and member of the Nazi Party during the Third Reich era, and Hans STREUN (1913-1999), a German artist and sculptor whose works were featured in various exhibitions throughout the 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Streun
Among Census respondents with the surname Streun, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Streun 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 Streun surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Streun
Streun 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
+19 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 7,588 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-29 bearers (-21.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 25,341 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | +19 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 7,588 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -29 bearers (-21.8%) | Down 25,341 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 Streun 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 | #128,249 | #153,590 | -19.8% |
| Count | 133 | 104 | -21.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -30.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Streun bearers went from 133 to 104 (-21.8% change). The surname moved down 25,341 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #153,590.
FAQ
Streun surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Streun?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Streun. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Streun?
Streun ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Streun. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Streun.
Has Streun become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Streun went from 133 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 29 (-21.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Streun?
Among Census respondents with the surname Streun, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Streun in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Streun appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Streun (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 Streun mean?
A surname likely derived from the German word meaning "to wander" or "to roam". 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 Streun (0.03 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 Streun?
If you just want to know how common the surname Streun is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.