Straub is a Germanic surname that literally means “one with bushy or bristly hair” an “destroy or rob.” It's original meaning in Middle High German is "rough" or "unkempt." It may also refer to people who come from Straubing in Germany. Spelling variations of Straub include Staub, Strube, Struwe, Strufe, Strob, Straube, Strauber, Strauble, Strobel, Strubing, and Struwing.