Explore the Family Name Strama
The meaning of Strama
Polish: occupational name for a maker of runners for sleds, from Polish dialect strama ‘sled runner’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aniela, Genowefa, Jozef, Wojciech. German Franz, Inge.
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How common is the last name Strama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strama has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Strama was ranked 62,236th popular surname with a count of 301, which equates to approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people holding this surname. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 74,141st with a count of 261, reducing its proportion to about 0.09 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 19.13% in rank and 13.29% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #74,141 | -19.13% |
| Count | 301 | 261 | -13.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strama
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was predominantly a White demographic associated with the surname Strama. In 2000, about 97.34% of individuals with the Strama surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.47% by 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased completely from 1.99% in 2000 to none in 2010. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 98.47% | 1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |