Explore the Family Name Straughter
The meaning of Straughter
Possibly an altered form of German Strater.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Straughter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Straughter has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Straughter was ranked 17,436 in popularity and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 16,624, marking an increase of approximately 4.66%. The count of individuals with the Straughter surname also rose from 1,491 in 2000 to 1,725 in 2010, representing an increase of 15.69%. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100k individuals slightly increased from 0.55 in 2000 to 0.58 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,436 | #16,624 | 4.66% |
| Count | 1,491 | 1,725 | 15.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.58 | 5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straughter
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Straughter also changed over this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.41% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010, while those identifying as White saw a rise from 2.55% to 3.25%. The Hispanic group also saw considerable growth from 1.34% to 2.43%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 93.09% to 90.38% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.09% | 90.38% | -2.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 3.42% | 41.91% |
| White | 2.55% | 3.25% | 27.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.43% | 81.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |