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

Strobert, 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 Strobert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strobert in America

Strobert is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strobert surname appeared 160 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 Strobert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strobert 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 Strobert

The surname Strobert has its origins in central Europe, specifically in the German-speaking regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an old Germanic word meaning "strong" or "robust," likely referring to the physical stature or character of an early bearer of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Strobert name can be found in a document from the town of Regensburg, dated around 1320. This document mentions a "Hans Strobert," who was a local merchant and landowner. Another early reference comes from a manuscript in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, which details a legal dispute involving a "Jakob Strobert" in the year 1412.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Strobert name appeared in various records across central Europe, including church registers, tax rolls, and legal documents. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Strobert (1542-1612), a renowned scholar and professor of theology at the University of Heidelberg, and Katharina Strobert (1587-1651), a respected midwife and herbalist in the town of Bamberg.

In the 18th century, the Strobert name began to spread beyond the German-speaking regions as families migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable figure from this era was Friedrich Strobert (1722-1801), a Prussian military officer who served under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War.

As the 19th century dawned, the Strobert name continued to be found across various parts of Europe and in some of the new settlements in North America. One prominent individual was the German-American writer and philosopher, Gustav Strobert (1810-1879), who wrote extensively on the themes of democracy and social reform.

Throughout its history, the Strobert surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including merchants, scholars, artisans, and military personnel. While the name has its roots in central Europe, it has since spread to many other parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark on the diverse tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strobert

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

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

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