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

Strudwick, 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 Strudwick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strudwick in America

Strudwick is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strudwick surname appeared 286 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 Strudwick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strudwick 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 Strudwick

The surname Strudwick has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Strudwick or Strodwick, though the exact location is uncertain. Some sources suggest it may have originated from a settlement in Gloucestershire or Wiltshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1275, where it was spelled "Strodewyk." This suggests that the name was well-established in that region by that time.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Strudwicke" and "Strudwycke." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had yet to be established.

The Strudwick surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was John Strudwick, who lived in the late 16th century and was a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, Richard Strudwick (1638-1694) was a notable English clergyman and author, known for his work "The Spiritual Life and Christian Philosophy of the Soul of Man."

Another prominent figure was Sir John Strudwick (1680-1745), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the early 18th century and played a significant role in several naval battles.

In the 19th century, Edmund Strudwick (1825-1891) was a respected English architect and surveyor, known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname was Sir Leslie Strudwick (1913-2007), a British civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1967 to 1973.

While the exact origins of the Strudwick surname may remain somewhat uncertain, its long history and association with notable figures across various fields highlight its enduring presence in England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strudwick

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

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

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