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

Struttmann, 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 Struttmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Struttmann in America

Struttmann is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Struttmann surname appeared 156 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 Struttmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Struttmann 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 Struttmann

The surname Struttmann is of German origin, stemming from the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Lower Saxony, particularly in the area around the city of Osnabrück. It is derived from the Old German word "strutt," meaning "thicket" or "shrubbery," and the suffix "-mann," indicating a person or individual.

The earliest known record of the name Struttmann dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a document from the Osnabrück diocese. This document mentions a landowner named Helmich Struttmann, who owned a parcel of land near the village of Borgloh. The spelling varied slightly at the time, with variations such as "Strutteman" and "Struttmanne" being recorded.

In the 16th century, the Struttmann name appeared in the records of the city of Bremen. A prominent figure was Hermann Struttmann, a merchant and trader who lived from 1525 to 1598. He was involved in the Baltic Sea trade and established business connections with the Hanseatic League cities.

During the 17th century, the Struttmann family expanded their influence in the region of Lower Saxony. One notable member was Johann Struttmann (1619-1694), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Rinteln. He authored several religious texts and was renowned for his scholarly work.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Friedrich Struttmann (1735-1812), a German painter and engraver. He was born in Braunschweig and studied art in Dresden and Paris. Struttmann's engravings and landscapes were highly regarded, and he was appointed as a court painter to the Duke of Brunswick.

In the 19th century, the Struttmann name gained prominence in the field of education. Carl Friedrich Struttmann (1811-1879) was a renowned German educator and author of numerous textbooks. He founded a prestigious private school in Berlin and was instrumental in shaping the educational system of Prussia.

Throughout its history, the surname Struttmann has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, theologians, artists, and educators. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Lower Saxony, the name has spread across Germany and beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Struttmann

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

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

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