Explore the Family Name Stickland
The meaning of Stickland
English: habitational name from Winterbourne Stickland (Dorset), from Old English sticol ‘steep, difficult’ + lane ‘lane’. The second element of the affix alternated or became confused with Old and Middle English land ‘land’ from an early date (Stikeland in 1205).
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How common is the last name Stickland in the United States?
The surname "Strickland" saw slight changes in its overall popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In terms of rank, Strickland dropped slightly by 0.66%, slipping from the 49,869th most popular name in 2000 to the 50,196th in 2010. However, the count, or number of people bearing the surname, actually increased by 5.57% during this period, rising from 395 to 417. The proportion per 100k of the population dropped slightly by 6.67%, suggesting that while more people bore the Strickland surname over time, the growth didn't keep pace with the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #50,196 | -0.66% |
| Count | 395 | 417 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stickland
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Strickland, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with the Strickland surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.70% over the decade, from 84.30% to 84.89%. Those identifying as Black made up the second-largest group, although their representation decreased by 13.36%, from 11.90% to 10.31%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 5.26%, moving from 2.28% to 2.16%. Interestingly, the category of those identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.44% of the Stricklands. There were no reported individuals with the Strickland surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 84.89% | 0.7% |
| Black | 11.9% | 10.31% | -13.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.16% | -5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |