Explore the Family Name Streifel
The meaning of Streifel
1. German: probably a variant of Streibel, Streubel (see Straub). 2. South German: variant of Streiff 2, a nickname for someone who owned or worked a small strip of land.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Streifel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Streifel has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Streifel was ranked 52,289 and had a count of 373, proportioning to 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slipped to 54,637 with a modest increase in count to 377, though the proportion dropped to 0.13 per 100,000, marking a 7.14% decrement.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,637 | -4.49% |
| Count | 373 | 377 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Streifel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts. Individuals identifying as White held the majority with 91.69% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 89.39% by 2010. There was negligible presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during both census years. However, those identifying with two or more ethnicities grew from 1.88% to 2.92% over the decade, indicating a substantial 55.32% increase. The Hispanic representation also increased from 4.29% to 5.84%, recording a 36.13% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.69% | 89.39% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.29% | 5.84% | 36.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.92% | 55.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |