Explore the Family Name Stong
The meaning of Stong
Altered form of German Stang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stong has seen a decrease in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,888th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 35,622nd spot, indicating a 23.31% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also declined from 775 in 2000 to 631 in 2010, marking an 18.58% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also declined by 27.59% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #35,622 | -23.31% |
| Count | 775 | 631 | -18.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.21 | -27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stong
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.58% to 88.43%, there were increases in other categories. The Hispanic representation within those carrying the surname Stong increased from 0.90% to 3.80%, a significant increase of 322.22%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black grew from 2.45% to 3.33%. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (2.22%) of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not recorded in 2000. However, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native or reported having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 88.43% | -6.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 3.8% | 322.22% |
| Black | 2.45% | 3.33% | 35.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |