Strauch

Strauch is a German noun meaning shrub or bush, referring to a small woody plant with multiple stems. In everyday language as well as horticultural and landscaping contexts, the term appears as Sträucher in the plural form, used to describe shrubs, hedges, and related vegetation. Botanically, Strauch helps distinguish shrubs from trees and herbaceous plants, and it is commonly employed in descriptions of gardens, parks, and natural landscapes.

As a surname, Strauch is of German origin and is derived from the same noun. It is generally considered to be either toponymic or descriptive, potentially indicating an association with shrub-covered land or with hedge maintenance. The surname is attested in German records from the late medieval period and has spread to other regions through migration and diaspora.

In contemporary use, the name Strauch appears in genealogical and historical sources, as well as in everyday contexts where individuals bear the surname. The form Sträucher corresponds to the plural of the common noun, while Strauch remains the singular noun and the surname form in writing and record-keeping. The term reflects how plant morphology and landscape features have historically influenced place names and family names in German-speaking areas.