Explore the Family Name Streff
The meaning of Streff
North German: nickname for a stiff or unbending person, from Middle Low German stref ‘stiff, rigid, taut’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Streff in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Streff" has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,592 but dropped to 32,031 in 2010, a decrease of 1.39%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.05%, from 692 in 2000 to 720 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a small decrease, going from 0.26 to 0.24, which is a reduction of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,592 | #32,031 | -1.39% |
| Count | 692 | 720 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streff
With respect to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Streff surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor increase in the percentage of White individuals with this surname, rising from 97.69% to 97.92%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined significantly, from 1.3% to 0.69%. There were no changes recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 97.92% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.69% | -46.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |