What does the surname Stryker mean?

The surname Stryker means "One who strikes, a striker, or a soldier.". It is of Dutch/English origin.

How common is the Stryker surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Stryker in the United States.

Are there Stryker soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 112 soldiers with the Stryker surname appear in Civil War records.

Stryker

Occupational

Meaning

One who strikes, a striker, or a soldier.

Etymology

From Dutch 'strijker' or English 'striker,' derived from the verb meaning to strike or fight. The surname originally denoted someone engaged in combat or striking activities.

About the Stryker Surname

Stryker is an occupational surname with Dutch and English roots. The name has been prominent in North America, particularly through Dutch colonial settlement.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in the Netherlands, England, and North America, particularly in regions with Dutch settlement.

Stryker Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Stryker Surname

Peter Stryker

1801–1873 Rev. New York, New York

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch/English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Netherlands/England
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

112 soldiers with the Stryker surname found in Civil War records.

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