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

Strope, 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 Strope surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strope in America

Strope is the 15995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strope surname appeared 1,815 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Strope.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strope 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 Strope

The surname Strope originated in the northern regions of Germany, likely emerging during the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "strop," which referred to a braid or cord, suggesting that early bearers of this name may have been involved in the textile industry or rope-making trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain "Johannes Strope" is mentioned in a land transaction dated 1287.

During the 14th century, the Strope surname began to spread across various parts of northern and central Germany, with several mentions appearing in local records and chronicles. In 1379, a "Heinrich Strope" is listed as a member of the guild of weavers in the town of Nuremberg.

As the name continued to evolve over the centuries, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, including Strop, Strope, and Stroppe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

One notable bearer of the Strope name was Hans Strope, a German merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East in the late 15th century. His detailed accounts of his journeys to the Holy Land and beyond provided valuable insights into the cultural and religious landscape of the time.

In the 16th century, the Strope family established roots in the region of Westphalia, where they played a prominent role in the local community. Johann Strope (1523-1591) was a respected landowner and civic leader in the town of Münster, serving as a member of the town council for several years.

As the centuries progressed, the Strope surname continued to spread throughout Germany and neighboring countries, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such individual was Friedrich Strope (1715-1789), a renowned German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in central Europe.

Another prominent figure was Maximilian Strope (1832-1901), a Prussian military officer who served with distinction in the Franco-Prussian War and later became a respected military historian, authoring several influential works on military strategy and tactics.

It is worth noting that the Strope surname has also been present in other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it likely arrived through migration and trade routes. However, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of Germany, where it first emerged as a distinct surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strope

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

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

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