Explore the Family Name Stransky
The meaning of Stransky
Czech (Stránský): topographic name from stráň ‘hillside’, or a habitational name from a place called with this element, for example Strán, Strana, or Stránka.
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How common is the last name Stransky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stransky has seen slight shifts in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,891st in terms of prevalence but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 23,837th, a change of -4.13%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 1,044 to 1,060 during this period, marking an increase of 1.53%. The proportion of people named Stransky per 100,000 also decreased by -7.69% over the same timespan.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,891 | #23,837 | -4.13% |
| Count | 1,044 | 1,060 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stransky
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Stransky surname identify as White, though there was a minor decrease in this group from 97.13% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. Additionally, there was significant growth in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with increases of 77.08% and 142.36% respectively. Conversely, the proportion identifying as having two or more races saw a decrease of -33.72%. The percentage identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 94.91% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 3.49% | 142.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.85% | 77.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.57% | -33.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |