2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Struth
German surname representing a person from a city or region called Strutt.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Struth. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Struth 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Struth with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Struth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Struth, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Struth
Among Census respondents with the surname Struth, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Struth 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 Struth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Struth
Struth 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
-6 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 11,195 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-24 bearers (-17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,956 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | -6 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 11,195 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-17.0%) | Down 21,956 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 Struth 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 | #122,314 | #144,270 | -18.0% |
| Count | 141 | 117 | -17.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Struth bearers went from 141 to 117 (-17.0% change). The surname moved down 21,956 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #144,270.
FAQ
Struth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Struth?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Struth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Struth?
Struth ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Struth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Struth.
Has Struth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Struth went from 141 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 24 (-17.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Struth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Struth, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Struth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Struth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Struth (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 Struth mean?
German surname representing a person from a city or region called Strutt. 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 Struth (0.04 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 Struth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.