Straub History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The Straub surname is derived from the Old High German "strub, " equivalent to the Latin "strobilus," meaning "unkempt." As such, it was probably originally a nickname for someone who appeared scruffy-haired. Nickname surnames came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute.

Early Origins of the Straub family

The surname Straub was first found in the southern provinces of mediaeval Germany, where the name Straub was closely identified in this period with the feudal society that would eventually shape the course of European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Southern Bavaria, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Straub family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Straub research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1473 and 1477 are included under the topic Early Straub History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Straub Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Straub include Straub, Strube, Struwe, Strufe, Strob, Strauber, Strauble, Strubel, Strobel, Strubing, Struwing and many more.

Early Notables of the Straub family

Notables of the time with the name Straub included

Kasper Straube, a German 15th century printer active in Cracow between 1473 and 1477 from Bavaria known as The Printer of the Turrecrematas

Straub Ranking

In the United States, the name Straub is the 4,636^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Straub migration to the United States +

An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Straub:

Straub Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

J. Straub, who settled in New York in 1710
John Straub, who landed in New York in 1710 2
Johannes Straub, who landed in New York, NY in 1710-1714 2
Maria Straub, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
Peter Straub, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
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Straub Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Jak Straub, who arrived in America in 1807 2
John Straub, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1834 2
John Nichol Straub, who settled in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1834
John Nichol Straub, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1835 2
Frederick Straub, who arrived in Missouri in 1840 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Straub (post 1700) +

Peter P. Straub (1850-1913), German-born founder of the Straub Brewery in Pennsylvania in 1872
Peter Francis Straub (1943-2022), American novelist and poet who wrote numerous horror and supernatural fiction novels, awarded the Bram Stoker Award, World Fantasy Award, and International Horror Guild Award
Philip Straub, award winning American digital artist
Terrence Straub, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1972 3
Simon Straub, American politician, Burgess of Ashland, Pennsylvania, 1927-29 3
Robert William Straub (1920-2002), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Oregon State Senate, 1959-63; Oregon State Treasurer, 1965-73; Governor of Oregon, 1975-79; Defeated, 1966, 1978 3
Jacqueline Straub, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2000 3
Gerard B. Straub, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Elk County Democratic Party, 1927 3
George Straub, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1888 3
F. Fredolin Straub, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from New York County 13th District, 1917 3
... (Another 11 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Straub family +

Arrow Air Flight 1285

Mr. Gary L Straub (1964-1985), American Private 1st Class from Benton, Missouri, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 4

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
American War Memorials - Flight 1285. (Retrieved 2016, August 24) . Retrieved from http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/monument_details.php?SiteID=317&MemID=550