Strobl (surname)

Strobl is a German and Austrian surname. It is believed to be derived from a nickname referring to someone with disheveled hair, ultimately related to the Middle High German word "strubel" meaning "unkempt" or "tousled." Alternatively, it could be a topographic surname, possibly referring to someone who lived near a strobl, a type of pine tree.

The surname Strobl is found primarily in Austria and Southern Germany. It is a relatively common surname in those regions.

Notable people with the surname Strobl include:

• Fritz Strobl: An Austrian former alpine skier.
• Gerhard Strobl: A German writer and historian.
• Thomas Strobl: A German politician.
• Karl Hans Strobl: An Austrian writer.