Strassburgs

Strassburgs is a surname of German origin, used as a family name and, less commonly, as a toponymic reference to people associated with Strassburg (the German name for Strasbourg, the city in Alsace). The form Strassburgs often represents the plural or patronymic rendering in English, used when referring to multiple members of a Strassburg family or to genealogical lines derived from the place. Variants include Strassburg, Strassburger, and, in some cases, Strassberg, reflecting regional spelling practices.

Origin and meaning: The surname arises from Strassburg, a city name that historically designates a settlement on a road near a fortress. As with many toponymic German surnames, it would have indicated origin or residence and was later adopted by descendants who moved away from the city.

Distribution: The name occurs in German-speaking areas and among their descendants abroad. Migration waves in the 18th–20th centuries brought Strassburgs to North America and other regions with Alsatian or German communities, where descendants may be found in records, genealogies, and local histories.

Related names: Strassburg, Strasbourg, Strassburger.

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