The settlement of Stragglethorpe is first documented in the 13th century, and later documents. The first element of the placename is obscure. The second element is Old Danish, meaning 'a secondary settlement' (of Brant Broughton). {1}{2} In 1563 the Diocesan Returns include Stragglethorpe under Beckingham because of its dependant chapel. 10 households were recorded. {3} This had risen slightly by the late 17th and early 18th century to 12 families. {4} The population in 1801 was 79, peaking in 1821 at 100. In 1901 it was 69. {5}