2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Striebich
A German surname derived from a dweller or landowner near a small stream or brook.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Striebich. 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 Striebich 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 Striebich 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 Striebich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Striebich
The surname Striebich is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the town of Straubing. The name is derived from the Old High German word "striub," which means "rough" or "coarse," and the suffix "-ich," indicating a place of origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Striebich can be found in the Straubinger Stadtbuch, a municipal record book dating back to the late 14th century. In this document, a certain Johannes Striebich is mentioned as a resident of Straubing in the year 1387.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Striebich family spread throughout the German lands, with several members appearing in various historical records. In 1492, a Hans Striebich is listed as a landowner in the town of Landshut, near Munich. Additionally, a certain Konrad Striebich is mentioned in the Augsburg Tax Registers of 1521.
Over the centuries, the name Striebich has undergone some variations in spelling, such as Striebig, Striebiger, and Striebacher. These variations likely emerged as the name spread to different regions and dialects within Germany.
One notable bearer of the Striebich name was Johann Striebich, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century (born around 1520, died circa 1590). He is known for his intricate engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes.
Another significant figure was Johann Georg Striebich, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the 17th century (born in 1642, died in 1717). He served as a professor of theology and philosophy at the University of Tübingen and wrote several influential works on religious and philosophical topics.
In the 18th century, a certain Friedrich Striebich (born in 1711, died in 1789) gained recognition as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Frankfurt. He was involved in various trade ventures and is credited with contributing to the city's economic growth during that period.
Moving into the 19th century, one notable individual with the Striebich surname was Karl Striebich (born in 1821, died in 1898), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in the cities of Berlin and Hamburg. His works are considered significant examples of the Gründerzeit architectural style.
Finally, in the early 20th century, a certain Theodor Striebich (born in 1892, died in 1974) gained recognition as a German political activist and trade union leader. He played a prominent role in workers' rights movements and was instrumental in shaping labor policies during the Weimar Republic era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Striebich
Among Census respondents with the surname Striebich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Striebich 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 Striebich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino7.7% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Striebich
Striebich 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,500 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-7 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 5,243 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,500 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 5,243 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 Striebich 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 | #148,347 | #153,590 | -3.5% |
| Count | 111 | 104 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Striebich bearers went from 111 to 104 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 5,243 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #153,590.
FAQ
Striebich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Striebich?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Striebich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Striebich?
Striebich 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 Striebich. 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 Striebich.
Has Striebich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Striebich went from 111 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Striebich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Striebich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Striebich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Striebich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (7.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). 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 Striebich (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 Striebich mean?
A German surname derived from a dweller or landowner near a small stream or brook. 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 Striebich (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 Striebich?
You can see how common the surname Striebich is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.