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

Strittmatter, 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 Strittmatter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strittmatter in America

Strittmatter is the 24305th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strittmatter surname appeared 1,032 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 Strittmatter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strittmatter 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 Strittmatter

The surname Strittmatter originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "streit," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute," and "Mutter" meaning "mother," potentially referring to someone whose mother was known for being quarrelsome or argumentative.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Strittmatter name is found in the town of Oberhausen, located in what is now the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Records from the 1570s mention a family by the name of Strittmatter residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various church records and land registries across various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the Strittmatter family had begun to spread and establish roots in different parts of the country.

One notable bearer of the Strittmatter name was Johann Strittmatter, a Protestant minister and theologian born in 1672 in the town of Schwabach, near Nuremberg. He authored several religious texts and served as a pastor in various churches throughout his lifetime.

Another significant figure was Erwin Strittmatter, a German writer and poet who lived from 1912 to 1994. He is best known for his novels and short stories depicting rural life in Brandenburg, a region in northeastern Germany. Strittmatter's works often explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the working class.

In the 19th century, the Strittmatter name can be found in records from the Kingdom of Württemberg, a historic state in southwestern Germany. One example is Karl Strittmatter, a politician and member of the Württemberg Landtag (state parliament) who lived from 1820 to 1892.

Another notable individual was Ernst Strittmatter, a German composer and music educator born in 1870 in the town of Heilbronn. He composed numerous works for choir and orchestra and served as a music teacher for several decades.

The Strittmatter surname has also been documented in various parts of Switzerland, particularly in the German-speaking regions. One notable Swiss bearer of the name was Hans Strittmatter, a painter and illustrator who lived from 1915 to 1985 and was known for his vivid depictions of rural landscapes and village life.

While the Strittmatter name has roots dating back centuries in Germany and neighboring regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strittmatter

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

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

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