Explore the Family Name Streeper
The meaning of Streeper
Possibly an Americanized form of German Strüber, a variant of Straub, or an altered form of Streber, a variant of Streb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Streeper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Streeper decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,574th most common name, but by 2010, it fell to the 46,811th spot, marking a decrease of 5.02%. However, the total count of people bearing this surname remained unchanged at 454 individuals during this period. The proportion of Streepers per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 11.76%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #46,811 | -5.02% |
| Count | 454 | 454 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streeper
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Streeper identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage increased slightly from 94.27% in 2000 to 94.49% in 2010. Those who identified as Hispanic made up the next largest group, although their representation fell by 12.50%, from 3.52% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. Additionally, about 1.10% identified as having two or more races in both years. No individuals with the Streeper surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 94.49% | 0.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 3.08% | -12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |