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

Struck, 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 Struck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Struck in America

Struck is the 9761st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Struck surname appeared 3,320 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 Struck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Struck 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 Struck

The surname STRUCK has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "strucken," which referred to the weaving or braiding of cloth or straw.

In medieval times, the name was often associated with those involved in the textile industry, particularly weavers or braiders. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various German regional records and chronicles from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Struck, a prominent weaver from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, who lived in the late 13th century. His name appears in a guild registry from 1287, indicating his occupation and the significance of the name during that period.

Another notable individual with the surname STRUCK was Johannes Struck, a respected scholar and theologian from the city of Cologne, who lived in the early 15th century. He authored several treatises on religious matters and served as a professor at the University of Cologne.

In the 16th century, the name STRUCK appeared in various town records and tax rolls across different regions of Germany, reflecting its widespread use and the migration patterns of those bearing the name.

One prominent figure from this era was Hans Struck, a successful merchant and trader from the city of Hamburg, who lived from 1525 to 1589. He was known for his extensive trade networks and business dealings throughout Northern Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the name STRUCK continued to be associated with various occupations and professions, including artisans, craftsmen, and even academics.

In the 18th century, Johann Struck, a renowned botanist and naturalist from the city of Leipzig, made significant contributions to the study of plant life. He was born in 1707 and died in 1792, leaving behind a vast collection of botanical specimens and writings.

Another notable bearer of the surname STRUCK was Wilhelm Struck, a German painter and artist who lived from 1804 to 1868. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and portraits, and his works can be found in several prestigious art galleries and museums across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Struck

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

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

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