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

Strough, 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 Strough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strough in America

Strough is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strough surname appeared 396 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 Strough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strough 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 Strough

The surname Strough is believed to originate from England, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "strog," which means "a thicket or small wood." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or worked in thickets or wooded areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Strocca." This entry refers to a landholder in the county of Hertfordshire. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Strough.

During the Middle Ages, the Strough family was primarily concentrated in the counties of Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk in eastern England. Several villages and hamlets, such as Stroughton and Strough Green, bear names that may be related to the surname.

One notable individual with this surname was Sir John Strough, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born in Essex around 1320 and served under King Edward III.

Another prominent figure was William Strough, a 16th-century merchant and alderman from London. He was actively involved in the city's governance and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1592.

In the 17th century, Thomas Strough (1620-1687) was a Puritan minister and one of the founders of the town of Middletown, Connecticut. He played a significant role in the early development of the colony.

During the 18th century, Mary Strough (1732-1819) gained recognition as an influential Quaker preacher and activist in Pennsylvania. She traveled extensively, spreading the Quaker faith and advocating for social reforms.

Another notable bearer of this surname was Sir Henry Strough (1789-1868), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.

Throughout its history, the Strough surname has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to religious figures and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strough

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

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

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