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Early Origins of the Stroman family

The surname Stroman was first found in Mecklenburg and Pomerania, where the name became known for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society in northern Germany. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Chronicles first mention Arnold Storm of Rostock in 1283, and M. Stormere, also of Rostock, in 1302.

Early History of the Stroman family

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Stroman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Storm, Stormer, Stoermer, Stormere, Stormen and many more.

Early Notables of the Stroman family

Prominent bearers of the name Stroman at this time were Theodor Woldsen Storm (1817-88), who was one of the greatest writers of the later 19th century. He came from...
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Stroman Ranking

In the United States, the name Stroman is the 6,148th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. [1]


United States Stroman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stroman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Hermann Stroman, aged 18, who settled in America from Leer, in 1904
  • John Stroman, aged 42, who immigrated to America from Uttum, in 1904
  • Abraham Stroman, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1909
  • Earl Stroman, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
  • James Stroman, aged 15, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Stroman (post 1700) +

  • Sandra R. Stroman, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for South Carolina, 2012 [2]
  • Kim B. Stroman, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Texas State Board of Education 8th District, 2008 [2]
  • Joey R. Stroman, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 7th District, 2008 [2]
  • Larry Stroman, American comic book artist and writer
  • Susan Stroman (b. 1954), American theatre director, choreographer, film director, and performer


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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