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

Strubhar, 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 Strubhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strubhar in America

Strubhar is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strubhar surname appeared 322 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 Strubhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strubhar 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 Strubhar

The surname Strubhar is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the German word "Strub," which means "bushes" or "shrubs," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or worked with bushes or shrubs.

The name Strubhar is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. In the 14th century, various spellings of the name, such as "Struber" and "Strubhar," can be found in records from these regions.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Strubhar name can be traced back to a manuscript from the late 15th century, which documented a land transaction involving a person named Hans Strubhar in the town of Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg.

In the 16th century, the name Strubhar was recorded in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, where a family bearing this surname owned a small farm and vineyard. A notable member of this family was Johann Strubhar (1527-1593), a respected vintner and landowner.

As the centuries progressed, the Strubhar name spread across various regions of Germany and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Alsace region of France, where they adopted the French spelling "Strubar."

One of the most prominent figures with the Strubhar surname was Friedrich Strubhar (1806-1888), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Heidelberg. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential in academic circles.

Another notable individual was Karl Strubhar (1875-1942), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction of several cities after World War I, including Frankfurt and Mannheim.

In the 19th century, the Strubhar name also found its way to the United States, with immigrants from Germany settling in various parts of the country. One such individual was Johann Strubhar (1832-1912), a farmer from Bavaria who established a successful agricultural business in the Midwest.

Overall, the surname Strubhar has a rich history rooted in German culture and traditions, with its earliest bearers likely involved in rural occupations related to bushes or shrubs. While the name has spread across different regions and countries over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strubhar

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

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

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