| ![Show Contents]() Strausbaugh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of StrausbaughWhat does the name Strausbaugh mean? The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Strausbaugh. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Strausbaugh family. Early Origins of the Strausbaugh familyThe surname Strausbaugh was first found in the Altmark region, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. One source suggests that the earliest origin of the name was in fact the Principality of Cologne; but other chronicles suggest the true origin to be the ancient province of Altmark, later the duchy of Brunswick. From the 13th century on the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made these territories landmark contributors to the building of the nation. Early History of the Strausbaugh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strausbaugh research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1337, 1575, 1580, 1749, 1789, 1790, 1804, 1825, 1827, 1835, 1849, 1870, 1899 and 1916 are included under the topic Early Strausbaugh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Strausbaugh Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Strausbaugh include Strauss, Straus, Strous, Strouss, Strus, Struss, Straessle, Struessgen, Striuss, Strius and many more. Early Notables of the Strausbaugh familyChristoph Strauss (1575-1580), who was a prominent Austrian composer at the Hapsburg court. In the 19th century, the Strauss family formed a dynasty of musicians and composers. Johann (1804-1849), a violinist and band leader, began the families climb to fame. Of his three sons, Johann (1825-1899) was Vienna's...
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Strausbaugh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Strausbaugh Rankingthe United States, the name Strausbaugh is the 14,743rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Since medieval times, the state of Prussia has played an important part in the history of Germany. The state's military powers were historically very strong, and endured until after the Second World War, when the territory was broken up and divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. A spurt of migration followed, with some Prussians going elsewhere in Europe and many others crossing the ocean to North America. Most entered the United States through Philadelphia. Some remained there, while more moved on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others traveled to Canada and settled Ontario and the prairie provinces. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Strausbaugh or a variant listed above:
Strausbaugh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John A. Strausbaugh, aged 24, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Morro Castle" in 1921 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Strausbaugh (post 1700) | + |
- Scott Strausbaugh (b. 1963), American gold medalist slalom canoer at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Perry Daniel Strausbaugh (1886-1965), American botanist and expert in the flora of West Virginia
- John Strausbaugh (b. 1951), American author and host of The New York Times Weekend Explorer video podcast series
- Jimmy Strausbaugh (1918-1991), American NFL football player who played one season with the Chicago Cardinals
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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