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

Stroke, 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 Stroke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stroke in America

Stroke is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stroke surname appeared 120 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 Stroke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stroke 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 Stroke

The surname "STROKE" is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "strac," which means "a blow" or "a strike." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a physical characteristic, perhaps associated with someone who worked as a striker or had a robust, strong physique.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various historical documents from the medieval period. One notable reference appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1327, where a certain John Stroke is mentioned. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674 list a William Stroke residing in the county of Hampshire.

During the 16th century, the name was occasionally spelled as "Strok" or "Stroake," reflecting the variations in spelling common in that era. One prominent individual bearing this surname was John Strok, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived from 1520 to 1589.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several notable figures with the surname Stroke. Among them was Sir John Stroke (1620-1683), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Gloucestershire. Another was Thomas Stroke (1645-1717), an Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Somerset.

In the 18th century, the name continued to appear in various records. One noteworthy individual was Captain William Stroke (1735-1801), a naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the Stroke surname became more widespread across various regions of England. Some notable place names associated with the surname include Strokestown in County Roscommon, Ireland, and Stoke-on-Trent, a city in Staffordshire, England, which may have derived from the Old English word "stoc," meaning "an outlying farm or hamlet."

Among the more prominent individuals bearing the Stroke surname in recent history was Sir Alfred Stroke (1874-1952), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the field of education and social welfare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stroke

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

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

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