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

Stroy, 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 Stroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stroy in America

Stroy is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stroy surname appeared 280 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 Stroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stroy 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 Stroy

The surname STROY is believed to have originated in Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old German word "stroien," which means "to scatter or spread." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a sower or spreader of seeds or grain.

In the 14th century, the name STROY appeared in several historical records and documents in various regions of Germany. One notable mention is in the Schwäbisches Wörterbuch, a dictionary of Swabian German dialects, where the name is listed as "Stroi" and associated with the occupation of a farmer or agricultural worker.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname STROY is Hans Stroy, born around 1425 in the town of Lörrach, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is mentioned in local tax records from the mid-15th century as a landowner and farmer.

Another early bearer of the name was Johann Stroy, born in 1493 in the village of Schönau, near the city of Heidelberg. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and council member in the town's administration.

In the 16th century, the STROY surname began to spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with German-speaking populations. One notable figure was Matthias Stroy, born in 1572 in the city of Prague (now in the Czech Republic). He was a scholar and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 17th century, the name STROY can be found in various records and documents across Germany and neighboring countries. A notable example is Hans Georg Stroy, born in 1634 in the town of Rottweil, in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. He was a successful merchant and trader who established business connections throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, the STROY surname continued to be prevalent in Germany, with some individuals also migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was Johann Friedrich Stroy, born in 1721 in the town of Büdingen, in the present-day state of Hesse. He was a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and structures in his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stroy

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

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

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