Explore the Family Name Streb
The meaning of Streb
German: variant of Strebe, related to Dutch streber ‘striver’, from German streben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Streb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Streb saw a slight decrease in rank from 26,538 in 2000 to 26,814 in 2010, representing a change of -1.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by nearly 5%, from 864 in 2000 to 907 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people changed slightly, with a decrease of -3.12% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #26,814 | -1.04% |
| Count | 864 | 907 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streb
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Streb, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts over the decade. The majority identifying as white decreased somewhat from 95.6% in 2000 to 92.94% in 2010. Additionally, there was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.66% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010, representing a change of nearly 70%. Individuals with mixed ethnicities (two or more races) also saw an increase from 0.93% to 1.10%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 92.94% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 4.52% | 69.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.1% | 18.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |