Explore the Family Name Straughan
The meaning of Straughan
Scottish: variant of Strachan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Straughan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Straughan has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Straughan held the rank of 26,807 among popular surnames and rose to the rank of 26,391 by 2010, marking a modest increase of 1.55%. The total count of individuals with this last name also experienced growth during the same period, from 853 in 2000 to 925 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a small decrease of -3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #26,391 | 1.55% |
| Count | 853 | 925 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straughan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Straughan. The majority of individuals with the Straughan surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 92.73% in 2000 to 89.62% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Black, which saw a substantial increase from 2.93% in 2000 to 5.41% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase in representation. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year. People identifying with two or more races also slightly increased over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.73% | 89.62% | -3.35% |
| Black | 2.93% | 5.41% | 84.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.03% | 17.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.19% | 12.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |