Explore the Family Name Stranahan
The meaning of Stranahan
Irish (County Down): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sranacháin ‘descendant of Sranachán’, a personal name apparently derived from srann ‘snoring’.
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How common is the last name Stranahan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stranahan' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 32,782 in 2000 to 37,341 in 2010, representing a drop of 13.91%. The number of people with the Stranahan surname also decreased by 9.55% during this period, from 660 individuals in 2000 down to 597 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Stranahan name per 100,000 people declined by 16.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #37,341 | -13.91% |
| Count | 660 | 597 | -9.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stranahan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Stranahan surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic group, accounting for 95.45% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.97% by 2010. There was a slight increase in the Hispanic representation from 2.73% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races had a substantial growth of 102.20%, although the overall numbers remain relatively small. There were no recorded instances of the Stranahan surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.97% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.85% | 4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.84% | 102.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |