Strickler
A surname of German origin, likely from a word for a rough or strict person, though it may also be tied to a regional nickname or place-name form.
The #5,702 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 50,789 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Strickler is a German surname, and its exact root is not fully settled. It is often explained as a nickname from a German word related to being strict, stiff, or severe, or from a regional form built on a similar stem. In some cases, surnames of this shape can also reflect a local place-name or dialect word rather than a straightforward modern German vocabulary item.
History
The surname is found among German-speaking families and later appears in North America through German immigration. In the United States, Strickler is especially associated with Pennsylvania German and other German-descended communities. Like many immigrant surnames, its spelling was preserved fairly well, though pronunciation could vary by region and family.
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Fun fact
Pennsylvania German surnames often kept their older spellings for generations, which helps preserve traces of regional German dialects in family names.