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

Stritch, 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 Stritch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stritch in America

Stritch is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stritch surname appeared 187 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 Stritch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stritch 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 Stritch

The surname Stritch has its origins in the Central European region, specifically Germany and Austria, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Germanic word "strich," which means "stroke" or "line," referring to a boundary or border marking. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a boundary or worked as a surveyor or marker of land boundaries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stritch can be found in a 16th-century German manuscript, where it was spelled "Stritsch." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as surnames were still evolving and standardization had not yet occurred.

In the 17th century, the name Stritch began to appear in various records across Germany and Austria, including church registers, land deeds, and tax rolls. One notable individual from this period was Hans Stritch, a farmer from the village of Biberach in southern Germany, who was born around 1620.

As the surname spread across Europe, it also took on different spellings and variations, such as Stritsch, Strich, and Stritsche. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 19th century, the name Stritch gained prominence with the birth of Eliza Stritch (1837-1904), an Austrian-born American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in vaudeville theaters across the United States. She was one of the first prominent individuals to bring the name Stritch to America.

Another notable figure with the surname Stritch was Sir John Stritch (1878-1952), a British military officer who served in the First World War and later became a politician and diplomat. He was knighted for his service to the British Empire.

In the 20th century, the name Stritch became well-known through the career of Elaine Stritch (1925-2014), an American actress and singer who starred in numerous Broadway productions, films, and television shows. She was renowned for her performances in musicals such as "Company" and "A Delicate Balance."

Other notable individuals with the surname Stritch include Robert Stritch (1917-2003), an American artist and illustrator known for his work in children's books and magazines, and Thomas Stritch (1940-2022), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stritch

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

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

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