| ![Show Contents]() Streb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The history of the Streb 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 Streb was a name for a man who was unkempt and had hair that was shaggy and bristly. Ancient records reveal the name Streb is derived from the Old German "strub," which means "rough" or "unkept." Early Origins of the Streb familyThe surname Streb 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 Streb familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Streb research. Another 245 words (18 lines of text) covering the year 1793 is included under the topic Early Streb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Streb Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Streb familyMore information is included under the topic Early Streb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Streb migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Streb Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Streb, who landed in New York in 1847 1
Streb Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Frank Streb, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Clausens" from Hamburg, Germany 2
- Charles H. Streb, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 2
- Johanna E. Streb, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Streb (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Streb (b. 1987), American professional golfer, he won the 2014 McGladrey Classic; he made his first major appearance at the Masters in 2015
- Marla Streb (b. 1965), American professional mountain bike racer
- Elizabeth Streb (b. 1950), American choreographer, performer, and teacher of contemporary dance
- Norbert Streb, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Senate 50th District, 1944 3
- Josef Streb (b. 1912), German footballer at the 1934 FIFA World Cup
- 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)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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Streb migration to the United States 
