Explore the Family Name Straney
The meaning of Straney
Scottish or Irish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Straney in the United States?
The surname Straney's popularity, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown a slight shift in ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659, but by 2010, its rank had slipped a bit to 73,911, indicating a decrease of 0.34%. Despite the slight drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 245 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.94%. The proportion of people named Straney per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #73,911 | -0.34% |
| Count | 245 | 262 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straney
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Straney, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, about 95.92% of Straneys were White, and this percentage rose slightly to 96.56% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a small percentage (2.45%) who identified with two or more races in 2000; however, this number dropped to zero by 2010. No Straneys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 96.56% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |