Surname Straatman - Meaning and Origin

Straatman: What does the surname Straatman mean?

The last name Straatman is a Dutch-language surname meaning “street-man”. This suggests that the surname may have originally been derived from an occupation associated with the street, such as a street sweeper, street vendor, or even a paver. It is also possible that the surname may have been conferred as a toponymic name to someone who had come from a street or village of the same name.

The earliest recorded instance of this name is in 1704, when it appears in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Netherlands. This suggests that the name was already in use at this time but not particularly widespread, as it only appears in the records of this particular church. By the late 19th century this had changed and the name had spread and become more popular.

Today, the last name Straatman is still widely used in the Netherlands, but it is also found in other parts of the world, including North America, South Africa, and Australia. In some of these countries the name has been altered slightly, to Straatmann or Strattman, but no matter the spelling it still carries the same meaning.

Straatman: Where does the name Straatman come from?

The last name Straatman is most commonly associated with the Netherlands, with Dutch people bearing the name found in large numbers. However, the name is not exclusive to the Netherlands, with people bearing this surname found in many other countries around the world.

In the Netherlands, the Straatman name was originally used in the southern part of the country, in the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg, though it is now more widespread and can be found in many parts of the country.

In the United States, Straatman is also a common last name. In the 2016 US census, the Straatman name was ranked at number 75450 out of 150820 last names studied. Around 15,000 people in the US (from various ancestries) have the last name Straatman. Within the US, the most common states with the Straatman last name are California, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.

Elsewhere, Straatman is common in Germany, though less so than in the Netherlands. German people bearing the name are mainly found in the northwestern part of the country, in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.

Overall, the Straatman last name is most commonly found in the Netherlands and the US, though it is also widespread in Germany and other countries. It is likely that Straatman is also found in Canada, Australia, and other countries, though there is no official data on this.

Variations of the surname Straatman

The surname Straatman is likely of Dutch origin and has a couple of variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin.

Straatman is the most common spelling and most likely the original name. It is also found spelled as Stratemann, Streatman or Strete man.

The Dutch spelling of Straatman is generally Struyten or Struyte. Other variants of the name are: Strada, Streta, Streatman, Stratten and Struton.

In some cases, the surname Straatman has been Anglicized to Streetman or Street.

Variations of the name Straatman can also be found in other countries. In the United States, for example, the variant spelling is Stratton. Similarly, in Canada, the spelling is Strattman or Stratton.

In other parts of the Netherlands, the surname Straatman may also take on the anglicized versions: Sherman or Shieldmun.

It is also common to find other variations of Straatman as patronymic surnames, for example Straatmanne, Straatmans, Straatmansz or Straatmanse. In some cases, the surname may be derived from the place they originally hail from, such as Straatmansvelt.

Regardless of its various spellings and variants, the surname Straatman seems to have derived from either a personal name or place name meaning "street man" in Dutch.

Famous people with the name Straatman

• Joost Straatman: Dutch actor known for his roles in films such as Alles is Liefde, All Stars and Het paard van Sinterklaas.
• Christoff Straatman: Dutch soccer player who is currently playing for PSV Eindhoven.
• Wessel Straatman: Dutch footballer and manager who played for FC Twente and Volendam.
• Mark Straatman: Dutch soccer player, who has also played for PEC Zwolle and Heracles Almelo.
• Irma Straatman: Dutch skater who had a successful career competing in the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.
• Dirk Straatman: Dutch sculptor who has created many pieces for public displays.
• Jeroen Straatman: Dutch pilot and former F-16 fighter pilot.
• Adam Straatman: Dutch dancer, choreographer and teacher who is the founder of Ballet des Différences.
• Bart Straatman: Dutch squash player who competed in the 2008 and 2012 editions of the Dutch Open Squash.
• Dennis Straatman: Dutch footballer who had a successful career playing for clubs such as FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles.

Other surnames

Straatmann