Show ContentsStrube History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The history of the Strube family began in the historic kingdom of Schleswig, which is the northernmost state in western Germany. By and large, hereditary surnames were formed in Germany when areas of Schleswig, and most of the German states, were a part of the Holy Roman Empire. At this time, as the population of Europe swelled and travel became easier, people began to encounter others sharing their own name. They avoided confusion by adopting a second name. A common form of surname found in Schleswig are those that are derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Strube was a name for a man who was unkempt and had hair that was shaggy and bristly. Ancient records reveal the name Strube is derived from the Old German "strub," which means "rough" or "unkept."

Early Origins of the Strube family

The surname Strube was first found in Hamburg, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include the knight Gerung Strubel, who was born in Waldshut in 1240. He was also recorded as Gerung von Ofteringen in 1280, and his sons were the knights Hartman, Ulrich, and Friedrich Strubel. Chronicles also mention "Lord Manegold von Estorpe der Struve, the horseman," and Radolf Struve of Stralsund (c.1297).

Early History of the Strube family

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Strube Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Strubel, Strube, Strub, Struble, Strubele, Strubeler, Strubler, Strubl, Struebel, Struebe, Strueble, Struebele, Struebeler, Struebler, Struebl, Struvel, Struv, Struve, Struven, Strubing, Struebing (Rostock), Strubinger, Strueving, Struwel, Struwe, Strubig, Struebig, Struebich, Strubich, Strufe, Strubb, Strubbe, Strubbel, Strubble and many more.

Early Notables of the Strube family

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United States Strube migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Strube Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christoph Strube arrived at Long Island in 1781
  • Christoph Strube, who settled on Long Island in 1781
  • Christoph Strube, who arrived in Long Island in 1781 [1]
Strube Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hermann Strube, who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Margaretha" [1]
  • Mr. Fredrich Strube, aged 26, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Natchez"
  • Bertha Strube, aged 30, who landed in America from Hannover, in 1894
  • Anna Strube, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Strube Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John J. Strube, aged 41, who settled in America, in 1910
  • Gustav Strube, aged 44, who immigrated to America, in 1911
  • Catharina Strube, aged 46, who landed in America from Flensburg, Germany, in 1911
  • Jacob Strube, aged 23, who landed in America from Katzerode, Germany, in 1913
  • Jacob Strube, aged 28, who settled in America from Vassel, Germany, in 1914
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Strube (post 1700) +

  • Dr. Jürgen F. Strube (b. 1939), German former CEO and current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BASF SE
  • Gustav Strube (1867-1953), German-born conductor and composer
  • Cordelia Strube, Canadian Books in Canada First Novel Award nominated playwright and novelist from Montreal, Quebec


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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