Explore the Family Name Strathearn
The meaning of Strathearn
Scottish: habitational name from Strathearn in Perthshire. The placename means ‘the valley of the river Earn’, from Gaelic srath ‘valley’ + the river name Earn.
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How common is the last name Strathearn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strathearn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 106,477 to 110,286, indicating a drop of about 3.58%. However, the count of individuals with the surname rose during this period from 155 to 160, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.23%. This resulted in a reduced proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 16.67% from 0.06 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #106,477 | #110,286 | -3.58% |
| Count | 155 | 160 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strathearn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Strathearn remained largely homogeneous over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.06% of people with this last name identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.88% in 2010, marking a change of -1.20%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 96.88% | -1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |