2000
#9,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,338
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.24
Rare Last name
Struck
An occupational surname for someone who operated a machine that combed flax or hemp fibers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,566 Americans carry the last name Struck. That puts it at #9,905 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 96,117 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Struck surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.6K
1 in 96,117
Census rank
#9,905
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,110 bearers of the surname Struck in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9905th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Struck, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Struck
Among Census respondents with the surname Struck, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Struck bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Struck surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 2,808
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 167
- Two or more races3.0% · 92
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 14
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Struck
Struck appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,761
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,320
-18 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 1.13
Rank movement Down 757 places
2020
#9,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,110
-210 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 1.04
Rank movement Down 144 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,004 | 3,338 | 1.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,761 | 3,320 | 1.13 | -18 bearers (-0.5%) | Down 757 places |
| 2020 | #9,905 | 3,110 | 1.04 | -210 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 144 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Struck surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,761 | #9,905 | -1.5% |
| Count | 3,320 | 3,110 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.13 | 1.04 | -7.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Struck bearers went from 3,320 to 3,110 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 144 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,761 to #9,905.
FAQ
Struck surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Struck?
Name Census estimates that about 3,566 living Americans carry the surname Struck. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 96,117 residents.
How common is Struck?
Struck ranks #9,905 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,110 people with the surname Struck. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,566), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Struck.
Has Struck become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Struck went from 3,320 recorded bearers to 3,110. That is a decrease of 210 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,761 to #9,905.
What does the Census say about the background of Struck?
Among Census respondents with the surname Struck, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Struck in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (2,808 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Struck appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Struck (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Struck mean?
An occupational surname for someone who operated a machine that combed flax or hemp fibers. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Struck (1.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Struck?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.