Explore the Family Name Strenge
The meaning of Strenge
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German strenge ‘strong, brave, hardy’. 2. from the Old Slavic root streg, derived from strešti ‘to (keep) watch, to be on guard’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Strenge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strenge has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Strenge was ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 70,645th spot, marking a 9.13% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 229 in 2000 to 277 in 2010 — an increase of almost 21%. The proportion of Strenge per 100,000 people in the U.S. population also increased from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #70,645 | 9.13% |
| Count | 229 | 277 | 20.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strenge
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, 94.76% of the Strenge population identified as White, and by 2010, that percentage slightly rose by 0.58% to 95.31%. Over the same period, the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander within the Strenge population declined from 3.06% to 0. For the first time in 2010, 2.89% of the individuals with the Strenge surname identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 95.31% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |