2000
#37,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 561
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Struckman
A German occupational surname referring to someone who weaved fabric.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 632 Americans carry the last name Struckman. That puts it at #42,381 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.18 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 542,333 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Struckman 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.
Bearers in the US
632
1 in 542,333
Census rank
#42,381
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
551
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 551 bearers of the surname Struckman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.18 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42381st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Struckman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Struckman
The surname Struckman is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "struck," which means "stroke" or "strike," and the suffix "-man," indicating a person or occupation. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a striker or hammerer, potentially a blacksmith or metalworker.
Struckman is considered a locational surname, meaning it likely originated from a specific place or region. While the exact location is unknown, it is possible that the name arose from a town or village where such occupations were prevalent. Variations in spelling, such as Struckmann or Struckmann, were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Struckman can be found in historical documents from the 16th century, although the exact date and location are uncertain. It is likely that the name appeared in various regional records and manuscripts during this period, reflecting the presence of individuals or families bearing this surname.
Historically, the Struckman name has been associated with several notable individuals. In the late 17th century, Hans Struckman (1643-1714) was a renowned German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. Another notable figure was Johann Struckman (1768-1835), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of ethics.
In the 19th century, there are records of a Wilhelm Struckman (1822-1896), who was a prominent German architect and urban planner. His work can be seen in the design of several notable buildings and public spaces in various German cities.
Another individual of note was Karl Struckman (1874-1945), a German military officer who served in World War I and later became a respected military historian and author, publishing several books on military strategy and tactics.
Finally, in the 20th century, Hans-Joachim Struckman (1923-2005) was a German entrepreneur and business leader. He founded and led a successful manufacturing company that played a significant role in the post-war economic recovery of Germany.
While the surname Struckman may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made valuable contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Struckman
Among Census respondents with the surname Struckman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Struckman 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 Struckman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 493
- Two or more races3.6% · 20
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 16
- Black or African American0.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Struckman
Struckman 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
#39,960
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 549
-12 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Down 2,586 places
2020
#42,381
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 551
+2 bearers (+0.4%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 2,421 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #37,374 | 561 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #39,960 | 549 | 0.19 | -12 bearers (-2.1%) | Down 2,586 places |
| 2020 | #42,381 | 551 | 0.18 | +2 bearers (+0.4%) | Down 2,421 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 Struckman 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 | #39,960 | #42,381 | -6.1% |
| Count | 549 | 551 | 0.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.19 | 0.18 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Struckman bearers went from 549 to 551 (+0.4% change). The surname moved down 2,421 positions in the national ranking, going from #39,960 to #42,381.
FAQ
Struckman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Struckman?
Name Census estimates that about 632 living Americans carry the surname Struckman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 542,333 residents.
How common is Struckman?
Struckman ranks #42,381 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.18 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 551 people with the surname Struckman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (632), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.18 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.18 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 Struckman.
Has Struckman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Struckman went from 549 recorded bearers to 551. That is an increase of 2 (+0.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #39,960 to #42,381.
What does the Census say about the background of Struckman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Struckman, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Struckman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (493 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Struckman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%), Hispanic (3.1%). 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 Struckman (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 Struckman mean?
A German occupational surname referring to someone who weaved fabric. 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 Struckman (0.18 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 Struckman?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.