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

Strevel, 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 Strevel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strevel in America

Strevel is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strevel surname appeared 282 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 Strevel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strevel 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 Strevel

The surname STREVEL is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely derived from a combination of the Old German words "strevan" meaning "to strive" and "velt" meaning "field" or "open land." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked tirelessly in the fields or lived in an open area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, which mentions a certain Henricus Strevel in the year 1274. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the Rhineland region of Germany, such as the Kirchenbücher (church books) of the town of Mainz, which list several Strevel families residing in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as the name spread across Europe, different spelling variations emerged, including Strevel, Strevell, Streviel, and Strebel. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Strevel (1512-1579), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another historical figure was Hans Strevel (1637-1704), a German architect and military engineer who worked on various fortifications and public buildings in the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg.

In the 18th century, the name can be found in records from the Palatinate region of Germany, where several Strevel families were recorded as living in the town of Speyer and its surrounding villages.

One member of this Palatine branch was Johann Georg Strevel (1707-1778), a Lutheran pastor who served in the village of Otterberg and wrote several religious texts and sermons.

As the name spread further across Europe, it also made its way to other countries, such as the Netherlands, where a notable bearer was Pieter Strevel (1829-1901), a Dutch painter and etcher known for his landscapes and city scenes.

Throughout its history, the surname STREVEL has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, craftsmen, and artists, reflecting its origins as a name associated with hard work and perseverance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strevel

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

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

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