Explore the Family Name Streets
The meaning of Streets
English: variant of Street, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Streets in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Streets" has shown a noticeable increase over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,125th most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had risen to the 14,148th spot, reflecting a change of approximately 6.46%. The count of people having this surname also bolstered from 1,789 in 2000 to 2,124 in 2010, marking an 18.73% increase. The proportion per 100k people also escalated from 0.66 to 0.72, showing a 9.09% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,125 | #14,148 | 6.46% |
| Count | 1,789 | 2,124 | 18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.72 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streets
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnicity associated with the surname “Streets”. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, White, and Hispanic identities associated with the name. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant 67.86% change, while the group identifying as Two or more races witnessed a whopping 91.06% shift. The White identity saw a modest increase of 1.12%, while the Hispanic group experienced a 20.24% change. However, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups saw declines of 10.01% and 31.46%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.84% | 74.67% | 1.12% |
| Black | 22.08% | 19.87% | -10.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.35% | 91.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.02% | 20.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.61% | -31.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.47% | 67.86% |