Explore the Family Name Stratos
The meaning of Stratos
Greek: from the personal name Stratos, a variant of Stratis, or a shortened form of patronymics based on these two names, such as Stratakos and Stratopoulos. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Stratos, Constantine.
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How common is the last name Stratos in the United States?
Based on the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Stratos' saw a minor decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, dropping from 58,553rd to 58,735th most popular surname in the country. This is a change of -0.31%. However, during the same period, the count of individuals bearing the surname 'Stratos' slightly increased, going from 324 in 2000 to 345 in 2010. This represents a growth rate of 6.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #58,735 | -0.31% |
| Count | 324 | 345 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stratos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Stratos' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this group, from 95.06% to 90.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.78% to 4.93% during this time frame. Notably, in 2010 there were individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 90.72% | -4.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.93% | 77.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |