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

Strowder, 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 Strowder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strowder in America

Strowder is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strowder surname appeared 257 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 Strowder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strowder 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 Strowder

The surname Strowder is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that may have referred to a straw-maker or a seller of straw. The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the late 13th century, appearing as "Strowdere" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Strowder, a landowner mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1348. The name also appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1403, where a John Strowder is listed as a taxpayer.

The Strowder surname can be found in various historical records throughout the centuries, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and court documents. In the 16th century, a Thomas Strowder was recorded in the Musters of the County of Sussex in 1580, indicating his involvement in military service.

During the 17th century, the name appears in several notable instances. Robert Strowder, born in 1612, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the county of Warwickshire. His son, also named Robert Strowder (1642-1721), followed in his footsteps and became a successful businessman in the same region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was John Strowder (1729-1799), a respected clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Petworth in Sussex. His works included several theological treatises and sermons that were published during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, one prominent bearer of the name was William Strowder (1801-1883), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Staffordshire. He established a successful iron foundry and played a significant role in the region's industrial development.

Another prominent figure was Sir Edward Strowder (1825-1892), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of several British colonies, including the Bahamas and Barbados. He was knighted for his distinguished service in 1875.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Strowder surname across various regions of England, where it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, industrialists, and diplomats.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strowder

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

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

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