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

Struth, 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 Struth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Struth in America

Struth is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Struth surname appeared 141 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 Struth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Struth 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 Struth

The surname Struth has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the regions of Bavaria and Austria. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "struot," which meant "thicket" or "brushwood." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a dense thicket or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Struth can be found in the Bavarian town of Straubing, where a family by the name of Struther is mentioned in a manuscript from the 13th century. This document details a land dispute between the Struther family and a neighboring noble.

In the 15th century, a man named Hans Struth was recorded as a prominent merchant in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the Middle East.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Struth (1519-1594) was a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and helped spread the teachings of the Reformation throughout central Europe.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Struth settled in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a picturesque medieval town in Bavaria. The family's name is still visible on several historic buildings and monuments in the town, indicating their prominence in the local community.

Another important figure was Friedrich Struth (1776-1847), a renowned German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany during the early 19th century.

The name Struth has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany and Austria, such as Struthof, Struthbach, and Struthhausen, further reinforcing its deep-rooted connection to the region.

While the name Struth is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Struth

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Struth, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!