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

Stroude, 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 Stroude surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stroude in America

Stroude is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stroude surname appeared 110 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 Stroude.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stroude 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 Stroude

The surname STROUDE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the village of Stroud, located in Gloucestershire. The name itself is likely derived from the Old English words "strod" or "strode," meaning a marshy or swampy area.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname STROUDE can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1275, there is a reference to a William de Strode. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a John de Strode.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the STROUDE name was Sir John Stroude, who was born in Gloucestershire around 1360. He was a prominent figure during the reign of King Richard II and served as a Member of Parliament for the county in 1388.

In the 15th century, the STROUDE family gained prominence in Somerset. Thomas STROUDE, born in 1425, was a wealthy landowner and benefactor who helped fund the construction of the Church of St. Mary in the town of Curry Rivel.

During the Tudor period, the STROUDE name was associated with the textile industry in the Stroud area. William STROUDE, born in 1510, was a renowned clothier and merchant who traded in the renowned Stroud scarlet cloth, which was highly sought after throughout Europe.

The STROUDE name also has connections to the American colonies. In the 17th century, a branch of the family emigrated to Virginia. One of the earliest recorded settlers was John STROUDE, who arrived in Jamestown in 1635 and later became a prosperous tobacco planter.

Another notable figure bearing the STROUDE surname was Sir George STROUDE, born in 1680. He was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and was appointed as Chief Justice of the Bahamas in 1718.

Throughout its history, the STROUDE name has been associated with various professions, including law, politics, commerce, and the textile industry. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its legacy can be traced through the lives and achievements of those who have borne this distinctive surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stroude

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

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

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