My last name is impossible to hear and, surprisingly difficult
to spell. Strope invariably becomes Stroke, Strobe, Stroh,
Strop, and one time with Hertz rent-a-car: Ftrope. I'm still
not sure how that's pronounced, and yes, I had trouble finding
my reservation. (Phones make these things harder.)
Through the net, I have come into contact with a growing list of
people who share the name.
My Dad Michael was from Malta, Montana (a small town named by a random
pin in a globe). I was born in Germany, and grew up all over. My Dad's
father was Leo Patrick, and before him were Henry Matthew, and then
Christian (Strop), with connections to the small towns of Osnebrueck,
and Essen (the really small one) in Germany. Christian immigrated to the US in
1833, changed the name to Strope, and eventually settled in Ohio.
Later, the family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska.
If you're a Strope, please me an email (bpstrope at gmail). I'm always looking for more detail...
but unfortunately, privacy concerns have led me to take the notes offline. Send me an email
if you'd like to share information.