Explore the Family Name Stramel
The meaning of Stramel
1. Jewish (from Ukraine): metonymic occupational name or nickname, from Yiddish shtrayml ‘(Jewish) cap edged with fur’. 2. North German (Strämel): topographic name for someone who owned or lived near a narrow strip of land, or a nickname for a lanky person. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Stramel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stramel" has seen a moderate decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stramel was ranked 50,572 in terms of commonality amongst surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 55,386, marking a drop of 9.52%. The count of people bearing this surname also declined by 4.38% over the same period, falling from 388 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Stramel surname per 100,000 population fell from 0.14 to 0.13, indicating a 7.14% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #55,386 | -9.52% |
| Count | 388 | 371 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stramel
Ethnic identity associated with the surname "Stramel," as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is largely White, accounting for 97.42% in 2000 and 96.77% in 2010, showing a negligible change of -0.67%. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Stramel surname holders decreased significantly by 41.81%, from 2.32% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, this category showed a minor emergence in 2010, at 1.35%. However, there were no recorded instances of the Stramel surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.77% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.35% | -41.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |