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

Strick, 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 Strick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strick in America

Strick is the 24137th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strick surname appeared 1,042 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 Strick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strick 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 Strick

The surname Strick originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "strick," meaning "rope" or "cord." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a rope maker or someone involved in the rope-making trade.

One of the earliest known references to the name Strick can be found in the records of the town of Aachen, Germany, where a person named Hans Strick was mentioned in a document from 1554. The name also appears in various other German records from the same period, indicating its widespread use across different regions.

In the 17th century, the surname Strick began to spread beyond Germany's borders. Records show individuals with this surname in the Netherlands and parts of Scandinavia, likely due to migration or trade connections. For example, a man named Pieter Strick was recorded in Amsterdam in 1642.

The Strick surname has its roots in various place names across Germany, such as Strickerhausen and Strickscheid, which may have contributed to the development of the surname. Additionally, variations in spelling, including Stricke, Strickler, and Stricker, were common in earlier times.

Notable individuals bearing the Strick surname include Johann Strick (1592-1666), a German theologian and author known for his religious writings. Another notable figure was Friedrich Strick (1805-1892), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Strick surname made its way to the United States, as evidenced by the presence of individuals like John Strick (1724-1798), a farmer and landowner in Pennsylvania. Another early American bearer of the name was Samuel Strick (1761-1834), a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.

Other historical figures with the Strick surname include Henry Strick (1856-1924), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, and Elizabeth Strick (1879-1964), an American author and journalist known for her works on social issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strick

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

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

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