2000
#58,999
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 321
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Strodtman
A locational surname derived from a place name containing the German elements "strode" (forest) and "man" (person).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 403 Americans carry the last name Strodtman. That puts it at #61,734 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 850,507 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Strodtman 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
403
1 in 850,507
Census rank
#61,734
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
351
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 351 bearers of the surname Strodtman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 61734th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Strodtman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Strodtman
The surname Strodtman is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony-Anhalt, particularly in the areas around the cities of Magdeburg and Halberstadt. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "strote," which means "thicket" or "bush," combined with the suffix "-man," indicating a person or someone associated with a particular place or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Strodtman can be found in the parish records of St. Johannis Church in Magdeburg, where a certain Johann Strodtman was mentioned in 1572. Another notable early reference comes from the town of Halberstadt, where a family by the name of Strodtman is listed in the municipal records from the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the Strodtman family appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing their presence in cities like Leipzig and Berlin. During this period, variations in the spelling of the name started to emerge, such as Strodtmann, Strohttmann, and Strohtmann.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Strodtman was Johannes Strodtman (1583-1656), a Lutheran theologian and author from Magdeburg. He was a renowned scholar of his time and wrote several books on religious subjects.
Another notable figure was Carl Friedrich Strodtman (1717-1790), a German architect and urban planner who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities in Prussia.
In the 19th century, the Strodtman family continued to be prominent in various fields. Johann Gottlieb Strodtman (1798-1868) was a German poet and novelist, known for his works depicting rural life in Saxony.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Strodtman was August Strodtman (1859-1933), a German-American artist and illustrator. He is best known for his illustrations in publications like Harper's Magazine and books by authors such as Mark Twain and Rudyard Kipling.
It's worth mentioning that while the name Strodtman is primarily associated with Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strodtman
Among Census respondents with the surname Strodtman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Strodtman 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 Strodtman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 320
- Two or more races4.3% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 6
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strodtman
Strodtman 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
#64,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 307
-14 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 5,722 places
2020
#61,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 351
+44 bearers (+14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 2,987 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #58,999 | 321 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,721 | 307 | 0.10 | -14 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 5,722 places |
| 2020 | #61,734 | 351 | 0.12 | +44 bearers (+14.3%) | Up 2,987 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 Strodtman 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 | #64,721 | #61,734 | 4.6% |
| Count | 307 | 351 | 14.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.12 | 17.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strodtman bearers went from 307 to 351 (+14.3% change). The surname moved up 2,987 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,721 to #61,734.
FAQ
Strodtman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strodtman?
Name Census estimates that about 403 living Americans carry the surname Strodtman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 850,507 residents.
How common is Strodtman?
Strodtman ranks #61,734 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 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 351 people with the surname Strodtman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (403), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 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 Strodtman.
Has Strodtman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strodtman went from 307 recorded bearers to 351. That is an increase of 44 (+14.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #64,721 to #61,734.
What does the Census say about the background of Strodtman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strodtman, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Strodtman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (320 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strodtman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). 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 Strodtman (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 Strodtman mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name containing the German elements "strode" (forest) and "man" (person). 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 Strodtman (0.12 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 share the surname Strodtman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.