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

Strozier, 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 Strozier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strozier in America

Strozier is the 14599th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strozier surname appeared 2,039 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Strozier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strozier 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 Strozier

The surname Strozier finds its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "strozziere," which referred to a maker or seller of strozzas, a type of ornamental necklace or choker worn by women during that time.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Strozier can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Florence. In 1278, a document from the Florentine archives mentions a certain "Filippo di Strozza," which suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

As the Strozzi family grew in prominence, their name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. One notable example is the inclusion of the Strozzi family in the "Libro di Montaperti," a 14th-century chronicle detailing the events surrounding the Battle of Montaperti in 1260.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Strozzi family gained significant renown. Filippo Strozzi (1489-1538) was a prominent banker and politician who played a crucial role in the political affairs of Florence. His cousin, Piero Strozzi (1510-1558), was a renowned military leader and served as a Marshal of France under King Henry II.

Another notable figure was Bernardo Strozzi (1581-1644), a influential Genoese painter known for his masterful chiaroscuro technique and portraits. His works can be found in museums and galleries across Europe, including the Louvre in Paris and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

In the 17th century, the name Strozzi appeared in various place names around Tuscany, such as the village of Strozzavolpe, which translates to "Strozziwolf" or "Wolfneck," possibly referring to the ornamental necklace worn by the local nobility.

As the Strozzi family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe, variations of the name emerged, including Strozier, Strozza, and Strozziere. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Strozzi (1619-1687), a Venetian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history of Venice and its noble families.

Throughout the centuries, the Strozier surname has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military leaders, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this Italian family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strozier

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

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

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