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

Strople, 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 Strople surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strople in America

Strople is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strople surname appeared 138 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 Strople.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strople 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 Strople

The surname STROPLE has its origins in the German state of Bavaria, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "stropel," which means "straw" or "bundle of straw." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with straw, such as a thatcher or a straw weaver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STROPLE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, which mentions a certain "Henricus Stropele" in the year 1192. This indicates that the name had already been established in the region by the late 12th century.

The STROPLE surname appears to have been concentrated in the southern German regions of Bavaria and Franconia during the Middle Ages. Several variations of the spelling have been documented, including Stropel, Stropele, and Stropell, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic variations of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Strople (c. 1320-1385) was a renowned theologian and philosopher at the University of Paris. He authored several influential works on logic and metaphysics, contributing to the development of scholastic thought during the late medieval period.

Another historical figure bearing the STROPLE name was Hans Strople (c. 1450-1523), a skilled German woodcarver and sculptor from Nuremberg. His intricate carvings adorned numerous churches and buildings throughout Bavaria, showcasing the artistic talents of the STROPLE family during the Renaissance era.

In the 16th century, a branch of the STROPLE family migrated to the Netherlands, where they adopted the Dutch spelling of the name, "Stropel." One notable member of this branch was Pieter Stropel (1555-1629), a successful merchant and burgher in the city of Amsterdam.

During the 17th century, the STROPLE surname spread further across Europe, with some members settling in England and Scotland. One such individual was William Strople (1642-1718), a Scottish minister and author who wrote extensively on theology and religious matters.

Over the centuries, the STROPLE name has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strople

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

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

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