Explore the Family Name Stranger
The meaning of Stranger
English: nickname for a newcomer to an area, from Middle English stra(u)nger(e) ‘stranger, foreigner’ (Old French estrangier). Compare Strange.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stranger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stranger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,366th but fell to 57,234th in 2010, indicating a 13.64% drop. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 390 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, reflecting an 8.72% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 population dipped by 14.29% over the decade, falling from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #57,234 | -13.64% |
| Count | 390 | 356 | -8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stranger
The ethnicity tied with the surname Stranger, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. The most predominant ethnic identity remains White, with a slight increase from 91.54% in 2000 to 92.70% in 2010. However, the percentage identifying as Black dropped significantly from 5.13% to 2.81%, a 45.22% decrease. A new emergence in the data is the Hispanic ethnicity, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 2.81% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian, Pacific Islander, or multi-racial backgrounds in either year. The presence of the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity disappeared entirely by 2010, after representing 2.56% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 92.7% | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Black | 5.13% | 2.81% | -45.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |