2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Strotz
A German surname derived from the word "Strautz" meaning proud or arrogant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Strotz. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Strotz 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Strotz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Strotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Strotz
The surname Strotz is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the Old High German word "strūt," meaning "thicket" or "brushwood," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near densely wooded areas.
One of the earliest documented references to the Strotz name can be found in the historical records of the town of Esslingen, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. These records, dating back to the mid-16th century, mention a family with the surname Strotz, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
In the 17th century, the Strotz surname appeared in various ecclesiastical records and parish registers across southern Germany. One notable individual from this era was Johann Strotz, a renowned theologian and scholar born in 1619 in the town of Hechingen, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. Johann Strotz made significant contributions to the field of theology and wrote several notable works during his lifetime, which spanned from 1619 to 1694.
As the surname spread throughout Germany and its neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Strütz, Strüz, and Strotze. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation variations. Historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries, including census data and birth registers, have documented individuals bearing these variant spellings of the Strotz surname.
One notable figure from the 19th century was Karl Strotz, a German industrialist and entrepreneur born in 1832 in the city of Stuttgart. Karl Strotz founded a successful manufacturing company that produced machinery and industrial equipment, contributing significantly to the economic growth of the region during the Industrial Revolution.
Another individual of historical significance was Margarethe Strotz, born in 1856 in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. Margarethe was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Germany. She established several schools for girls and fought for equal educational opportunities for women during a time when such initiatives were rare.
In the early 20th century, the Strotz surname gained further recognition with the birth of Hans Strotz in 1902 in the city of Munich. Hans Strotz was a renowned architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the reconstruction and redesign of several German cities after World War II. His innovative architectural designs and urban planning concepts left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of post-war Germany.
These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Strotz who have made notable contributions throughout history. The name's origins and evolution reflect the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the regions where it has been prevalent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strotz
Among Census respondents with the surname Strotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Strotz 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 Strotz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.0% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino15.0% · 15
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strotz
Strotz 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-16 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,601 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 25,601 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Up 362 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 Strotz 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 | #156,044 | #155,682 | 0.2% |
| Count | 104 | 100 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strotz bearers went from 104 to 100 (-3.8% change). The surname moved up 362 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #155,682.
FAQ
Strotz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strotz?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Strotz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Strotz?
Strotz ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Strotz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Strotz.
Has Strotz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strotz went from 104 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Strotz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strotz, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Strotz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.0% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strotz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.0%), Hispanic (15.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Strotz (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 Strotz mean?
A German surname derived from the word "Strautz" meaning proud or arrogant. 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 Strotz (0.03 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 Strotz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.