Explore the Family Name Strausser
The meaning of Strausser
Altered form of German Strasser. Compare Strauser.
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How common is the last name Strausser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Strausser has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,687th most common name in the United States; by 2010, it had slipped to the 20,899th position, marking a decrease of 6.16%. The number of people carrying the Strausser surname also dropped slightly from 1,267 in 2000 to 1,261 in 2010, showing a modest decline of 0.47%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased as well, moving from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010 — an 8.51% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,687 | #20,899 | -6.16% |
| Count | 1,267 | 1,261 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strausser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Strausser surname identified as White in both years, but the percentage decreased from 97.87% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, there's been a significant increase in the Hispanic representation among Straussers, jumping from 0.55% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010, marking a 160% change. The percentage of Straussers identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.95% to 1.19%. However, the Black percentage dropped to zero in 2010, down from 0.39% in 2000. In both years, no Strausser identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 96.11% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 1.43% | 160% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.19% | 25.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |