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

Strohmenger, 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 Strohmenger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strohmenger in America

Strohmenger is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strohmenger surname appeared 181 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 Strohmenger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strohmenger 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 Strohmenger

The surname Strohmenger originated in Germany during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "stroh," meaning straw, and "menger," which translates to trader or merchant. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who dealt in the trade of straw or straw-related products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Strohmenger can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1382, which mentions a certain Hans Strohmenger, a straw merchant. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, a family of Strohmengers lived in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the present-day German state of Baden-Württemberg. Records show that a Johann Strohmenger was a respected member of the local guild of straw weavers in 1457.

The name Strohmenger also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its continued presence across various German regions. For instance, a Walter Strohmenger was noted as a prominent straw trader in the city of Hamburg in 1543.

One notable figure bearing the Strohmenger surname was Hans Georg Strohmenger (1675-1742), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from the town of Oberammergau in Bavaria. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and buildings in the region, and he is considered a master of the Baroque style.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Friedrich Strohmenger (1778-1846), a German educator and author who wrote several influential textbooks on mathematics and science. His works were widely used in schools throughout Germany during the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, a family of Strohmengers emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in the Midwest. One of their descendants, Karl Strohmenger (1886-1962), became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Chicago, known for his contributions to various charitable organizations.

While the Strohmenger surname is not among the most common in Germany today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is firmly rooted in the country's cultural and economic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strohmenger

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

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

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