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UK surname

Strydom

Derived from the Dutch words 'strijd' meaning battle and 'dom' meaning brave, suggesting a brave warrior or combatant.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include York, Winchester and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Strydom is 250 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

241

2016, ranked #17,233

Peak year

2010

250 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016, ranked #17,233.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Strydom surname distribution map

The map shows where the Strydom surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Strydom surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Strydom over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 35 #34,174
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 63 #31,798
2000 modern 71 #31,082
2001 modern 72 #30,813
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 110 #26,220
2004 modern 158 #21,077
2005 modern 190 #18,753
2006 modern 212 #17,612
2007 modern 219 #17,425
2008 modern 228 #17,146
2009 modern 238 #17,002
2010 modern 250 #16,791
2011 modern 239 #17,138
2012 modern 241 #16,925
2013 modern 243 #17,114
2014 modern 247 #17,035
2015 modern 235 #17,530
2016 modern 241 #17,233

Geography

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Where Strydoms are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to York, Winchester, Southwark, Portsmouth and Maidstone. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 York 016 York
2 Winchester 009 Winchester
3 Southwark 008 Southwark
4 Portsmouth 022 Portsmouth
5 Maidstone 003 Maidstone

Forenames

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First names often paired with Strydom

These lists show first names that appear often with the Strydom surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Strydom

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Strydom, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Strydom surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Strydom household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Strydom is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Strydom is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Strydom falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Strydom is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Strydom, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Strydom

The surname Strydom originates from South Africa, with roots dating back to the 17th century Dutch settlers in the Cape Colony. It is derived from the Dutch word "strijd," meaning "struggle" or "fight," and the suffix "-dom," indicating a state or condition. This surname is believed to have been initially given to someone who displayed a fighting or combative spirit.

During the early Dutch settlement of the Cape, surnames were often descriptive, reflecting personal characteristics or occupations. The name Strydom likely emerged as a way to identify individuals known for their tenacity and resilience in the face of challenges posed by the harsh colonial environment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Strydom can be found in the Cape Colony's baptismal records from the late 17th century, where several individuals with this name were registered. Notable examples include Johannes Strydom, born in 1685, and Pieter Strydom, born in 1692, both in the Cape Colony.

As the Dutch settlers established themselves in the Cape region, the Strydom name spread to various parts of the colony. Over time, it became associated with prominent families and individuals who played significant roles in the development of the region.

One such figure was Gert Hendrik Strydom, born in 1846, who served as a prominent politician and served as the President of the Orange Free State from 1904 to 1907. Another notable bearer of the name was Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom, also known as Hans Strijdom, who was born in 1893 and served as the Prime Minister of South Africa from 1954 to 1958.

Other historical figures with the Strydom surname include Cornelius Jacobus Strydom, a renowned South African rugby player born in 1906, and Wilhelmina Strydom, a South African author and playwright born in 1924.

The Strydom name has also been associated with various place names in South Africa, reflecting the influence and presence of families bearing this surname. Examples include the town of Strydompark in Gauteng Province and the Strydom Tunnel in Johannesburg, named after the former Prime Minister Hans Strijdom.

While the Strydom name has its roots in the Dutch colonial era, it has evolved over time and is now widely recognized as a distinctly South African surname, representing the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the country's people.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Strydom surname: questions and answers

How common is the Strydom surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016. That gives Strydom a modern rank of #17,233.

What does the Strydom surname mean?

Derived from the Dutch words 'strijd' meaning battle and 'dom' meaning brave, suggesting a brave warrior or combatant.

What does the Strydom map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Strydom bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.