Explore the Family Name Stricker
The meaning of Stricker
1. German: occupational name for a rope maker or knitter (of hose, for example), from an agent derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German stricken ‘to tie’. 2. German: occupational name for someone who snared animals, from an agent derivative of Middle High German stric, Middle Low German strik ‘cord, rope’. 3. Dutch: occupational name for someone whose job was to smooth cloth, or to fill level measures of grain by passing a flat stick over the brim of the measure, thus removing any heaped excess, Middle Dutch strijker. Compare Streicher.
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How common is the last name Stricker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stricker has seen a slight shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Stricker ranked 6298 and increased to 6560 in 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 4.16%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 4980 to 5164 during the same period, indicating an increase of 3.69%. Despite the higher count, the proportion per 100k people fell from 1.85 to 1.75, indicating a decrease of 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,298 | #6,560 | -4.16% |
| Count | 4,980 | 5,164 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.85 | 1.75 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stricker
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Strickers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw the most significant growth, increasing by 50% from 0.26% to 0.39%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also grew considerably, from 1.04% to 1.80%, marking a 73.08% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as White remained the largest group but saw a minor decrease from 94.86% to 93.24%. The Hispanic category marked an increase from 1.73% to 2.85%. Strickers identifying as Black saw a minimal change, rising from 0.42% to 0.43%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined from 1.69% to 1.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.24% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.85% | 64.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.8% | 73.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 1.3% | -23.08% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.43% | 2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.39% | 50% |
Stricker ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Stricker is French & German, which comprises 43.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (36.3%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (4.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 43.5% |
| British & Irish | 36.3% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 4.9% |
| Other | 15.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Stricker
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Stricker have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.80% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 80.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 80.80% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 80.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.80% |
What Stricker haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Stricker is I-M253, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-M253 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and R-Z9, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Haase, Heine, Guenther, Pieper, Vogt, Schumann, Keller, Bohn, George, Schuster.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Stricker surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170
Your paternal lineage may be linked to the people of Doggerland
One of the places that was repopulated as the Ice Age waned no longer exists. During the Ice Age and for some time afterward, lower sea levels exposed much of the area that is now covered by the North Sea. Known as "Doggerland," the region must have been occupied by men bearing haplogroup I, because today it is abundant in all of the countries surrounding the North Sea.As the meltwaters of the retreating Ice Age glaciers caused sea levels to rise, the low-lying forests and wetlands of Doggerland gradually became inundated. The inhabitants of Doggerland retreated to the higher ground that is now the North Sea coast. I-M253 is especially common today in Scandinavia — it reaches levels of 33% in Denmark and Sweden — and is somewhat common in England, Germany and the Netherlands, where it is found in about 15% of men.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Stricker have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Stricker" Surname 52.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Cheek Dimples
Small indentations that appear on the cheeks when a person smiles.
"Stricker" Surname 43.5%
23andMe Users 37.6%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Stricker" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Stricker" Surname 14.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Stricker?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Stricker are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition