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

Strickler, 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 Strickler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strickler in America

Strickler is the 5702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strickler surname appeared 6,079 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Strickler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strickler 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 Strickler

The surname Strickler has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "stricken," meaning "to knit" or "to weave," suggesting that the name was likely an occupational surname for someone who worked as a weaver or knitter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Strickler can be found in the town of Ingolstadt, Bavaria, in a document dated 1375, which mentions a person named Hans Strickler. This indicates that the name was already established in that region by the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the Strickler name appeared in various records in the German states of Saxony and Württemberg. During this time, variations in spelling, such as Strickeler and Strickler, were common due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One notable individual bearing the Strickler name was Johann Strickler (1601-1670), a German theologian and writer from Württemberg. He authored several works on religious subjects and served as a professor at the University of Tübingen.

As the Strickler family spread throughout Europe, some members emigrated to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the earliest recorded Stricklers in America was Hans Strickler, who arrived in Pennsylvania from Germany in 1752.

Another prominent figure was Jacob Strickler (1758-1842), an American farmer and politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was involved in the early development of the state's agricultural industry.

In the 19th century, John Strickler (1807-1879), a lawyer and judge from Ohio, gained recognition for his legal career and his contributions to the state's judiciary system. He served as a judge on the Ohio Supreme Court from 1867 to 1875.

The Strickler name has also been associated with various locations, such as the village of Strickler in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, which likely derived its name from the surname itself or from a similar root word.

While the Strickler name has its origins in Germany and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, it continues to be a distinct surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strickler

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

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

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