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

Strumpf, 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 Strumpf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strumpf in America

Strumpf is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strumpf surname appeared 247 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 Strumpf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strumpf 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 Strumpf

The surname STRUMPF has its origins in Germany, first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old High German word "strumpf," which referred to a type of stocking or legging. This term later evolved into the Modern German word "Strumpf," still used today to describe socks or stockings.

The name STRUMPF likely originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of these garments. In medieval times, the manufacture and trade of clothing and textiles were significant industries, with skilled craftsmen often adopting surnames related to their profession.

One of the earliest known references to the name STRUMPF can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis," a collection of historical documents from the region of Brandenburg, Germany. In a record dated 1283, a certain "Johannes Strumpf" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the "Bürgermatrikel" (Citizen Registry) of the city of Nuremberg, where a "Hans Strumpf" is listed as a resident in 1381. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in urban areas of southern Germany by that time.

Interestingly, the surname STRUMPF has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Strumpfelbach in Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from a combination of "Strumpf" and the German word for "brook" or "stream."

One notable individual bearing the name STRUMPF was Johann Strumpf (1500-1566), a German Reformer and theologian who played a role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and served as a pastor in several German cities.

Another prominent figure was Christoph Strumpf (1563-1630), a German lawyer and diplomat who served as a councilor to several princes in the Holy Roman Empire. He was also known for his extensive collection of books and manuscripts, which became part of the library of the University of Helmstedt.

In the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Strumpf (1721-1798) was a German composer and organist who worked in various churches and courts throughout his career. His compositions, primarily for organ and harpsichord, were widely appreciated during his lifetime.

Toward the end of the 19th century, Friedrich Strumpf (1870-1944) was a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles. He is credited with designing one of the first successful four-cylinder engines for automobiles.

Finally, in the 20th century, Hans Strumpf (1912-1989) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). He served as a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) from 1957 to 1976, representing the city of Hamburg.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strumpf

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

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

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