Explore the Family Name Strawser
The meaning of Strawser
Americanized form of German Strasser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strawser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Strawser" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,630 in terms of popularity but dropped to 13,053 by 2010, marking a 3.35% decrease. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 2,249 in 2000 to 2,352 in 2010, a 4.58% increase. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.83 to 0.80.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,630 | #13,053 | -3.35% |
| Count | 2,249 | 2,352 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.83 | 0.8 | -3.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strawser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Strawser" experienced some fluctuations according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people holding this surname were White at 97.29%, which slightly decreased to 95.92% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, rising from 0.93% to 1.32%. The Black community also saw an impressive surge from 0.36% to 0.94%. Furthermore, categories that had no representation in 2000 such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, registered a presence in 2010 at 0.21% and 0.43% respectively. The group identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a small increase from 1.16% to 1.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 95.92% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.32% | 41.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.19% | 2.59% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.94% | 161.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |