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

Struffert, 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 Struffert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Struffert in America

Struffert is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Struffert surname appeared 136 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 Struffert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Struffert 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 Struffert

The surname Struffert has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "struffen," which means to bristle or stand upright, referring to a person's appearance or demeanor. The name may also be derived from a place name, such as a village or town where the family originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Struffert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Brandenburg region, dating back to the year 1288. This document mentions a certain "Henricus Struffert" as a landowner in the town of Potsdam.

During the Middle Ages, the name Struffert appeared in various German manuscripts and records, often associated with members of the nobility or landowners. In the 15th century, a branch of the Struffert family settled in the town of Lübeck, where they became prominent merchants and guild members.

Notable individuals with the surname Struffert include Johann Struffert (1572-1647), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Struffert (1629-1701), a Lutheran theologian and author of several religious texts.

In the 18th century, the Struffert family expanded their influence to other parts of Europe. Hans Struffert (1715-1789) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Amsterdam, where he founded a charitable organization that supported orphans and widows.

During the 19th century, the Struffert name gained recognition in the field of medicine. Dr. Carl Struffert (1823-1892) was a renowned physician and professor at the University of Berlin, known for his groundbreaking research on infectious diseases.

Another notable individual was Elise Struffert (1867-1945), a pioneering feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and suffrage in Germany. She was a prominent figure in the women's movement and authored several influential books on gender equality.

While the Struffert surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its historical significance remains closely tied to its German origins and the notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Struffert

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

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

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