Explore the Family Name Strahle
The meaning of Strahle
1. South German (Swabia; Strähle): nickname for a person who is up to pranks. 2. German: variant of Strahl. The surname Strahle is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Strahle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Strahle" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 48,877 in 2000, the surname dropped to a rank of 52,736 by 2010, showing a decrease of 7.9%. The number of people with this surname also fell from 405 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, representing a modest reduction of about 2.96%. The proportion per 100k also showed a downswing of around 13.33%, dropping from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #52,736 | -7.9% |
| Count | 405 | 393 | -2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strahle
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Strahle" has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as white made up the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.80% to 90.08%. Notably, there was a significant increase of 123.65% in individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.48% to 3.31%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more ethnic identities both saw a rise, albeit from small bases. However, the proportions of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 90.08% | -5.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 3.31% | 123.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.54% | 46.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |