Explore the Family Name Streib
The meaning of Streib
German: perhaps a variant of Straub (compare Strub), or from an ancient Germanic personal name (Stribo) whose first element is cognate with Old High German, Middle High German strīt ‘quarrel, fight’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Streib in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Streib has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Streib was ranked 42,363 in terms of popularity among surnames, this rank dropped to 56,710 in 2010, representing a decrease of 33.87%. Similarly, the count (number of people with the Streib surname) also decreased from 482 in 2000 to 360 in 2010, reflecting a 25.31% drop. The proportion of individuals with the Streib surname per 100,000 people also fell by 33.33%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #56,710 | -33.87% |
| Count | 482 | 360 | -25.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.12 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streib
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Streib. The vast majority of individuals with the Streib surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 97.10% in 2000 to 95.00% in 2010. There are also some individuals who identify as Hispanic, with this group seeing an increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010. Small proportions of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, however, this group was not present in the 2010 data. There were no Streibs who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. As for those identifying with two or more races, this group emerged in 2010, making up 1.39% of the Streibs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.22% | 33.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |