Explore the Family Name Straube
The meaning of Straube
German: variant of Straub. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Florian, Heinz, Helmut, Lothar, Manfred, Otto, Reinhard, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Straube in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Straube has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Straube was ranked 26,761 in popularity, with 855 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 28,241 and the count to 847, marking a -5.53% change in rank and -0.94% change in count. This change also reflects a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 from 0.32 to 0.29, or -9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #28,241 | -5.53% |
| Count | 855 | 847 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straube
The ethnicity associated with the surname Straube has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identifying with this name is of white ethnicity, at 92.75% in 2000, dropping slightly to 91.26% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.33% to 6.26%, a 44.57% increase. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation fell from 1.40% to 0.83%. The percentage of those with two or more races stayed relatively stable from 1.17% to 1.18%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native under this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 91.26% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 4.33% | 6.26% | 44.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.83% | -40.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |