Explore the Family Name Strawhorn
The meaning of Strawhorn
Scottish: variant of Strachan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strawhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strawhorn has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Strawhorn was ranked 137,816th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had slipped to 148,347th in the rankings, reflecting a change of -7.64. The count of people with the surname also saw a minor decrease from 112 in 2000 to 111 in 2010, representing a minimal change of -0.89. The proportion of individuals with the surname Strawhorn per 100k remained consistent at 0.04 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,816 | #148,347 | -7.64% |
| Count | 112 | 111 | -0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strawhorn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Strawhorn primarily identify as White, with this group making up 87.5% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 85.59% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is Black, which saw a small increase from 8.04% in 2000 to 8.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 85.59% | -2.18% |
| Black | 8.04% | 8.11% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |