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What is the origin and meaning of this surname Striggles? Another variant of this surname is Struggles.
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Striggle(s) is an alteration of a German name (see http://tinyurl.com/6l8f5g8), most probably Striegel from Middle High German strigel 'currycomb', the nickname of a stableboy.
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If this surname Striggles of ultimately of German origin, than this surname is very unique. The name Striggles is probably extinct in the UK, and mostly all (perhaps 95%) of Striggles bearers in the US are African American. I haven't encounter any African American surname that is of German origin. Mostly it is of English, French, or Scottish origin. Perhaps there is of English origin of the surname Striggles?
And also, what about the surname Struggles? The only variants I could find are Striggles and Struggles. Later on I found the surname Struggs, also an African American surname. Most bearers of the surname Struggles are found in UK. I have doubts that the last name Struggles derived from German Streigel...
And also, what about the surname Struggles? The only variants I could find are Striggles and Struggles. Later on I found the surname Struggs, also an African American surname. Most bearers of the surname Struggles are found in UK. I have doubts that the last name Struggles derived from German Streigel...
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Also to add, the surname Striggle and Struggle without the "s", they are much more rarer than surnames Striggles and Struggles, and are only found in the US. Perhaps the origin of the surnames Striggle/Struggle are German, an americanized form of German Striegel, but maybe not the surname Striggles and Struggles.
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