Explore the Family Name Strawther
The meaning of Strawther
English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Strother.
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How common is the last name Strawther in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Strawther has modestly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Strawther was ranked as the 61,855th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 60,347th spot, a change of 2.44%. The count of people with this surname also rose during this period, increasing by 10.23% from 303 in 2000 to 334 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Strawther per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #60,347 | 2.44% |
| Count | 303 | 334 | 10.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strawther
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Strawther also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data shows that individuals identifying as Black made up the largest proportion of those with this surname in both years, growing from 46.53% to 52.99%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.31% to 4.19%. However, there were decreases in the percentages of those identifying as White and those identifying with two or more races. The white population decreased by 12.66%, while the mixed-race population decreased by 37.96%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.53% | 52.99% | 13.88% |
| White | 44.22% | 38.62% | -12.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 4.19% | 81.39% |
| Two or More Races | 6.27% | 3.89% | -37.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |