Explore the Family Name Strenger
The meaning of Strenger
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German stranc ‘strip of land’, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Strang, named with this word. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a strict or severe person from an inflected form of German streng (see Streng). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Menashe. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Strenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strenger has noticeably decreased over a decade. In 2000, Strenger was ranked as the 68,172nd most popular surname, with approximately 270 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 97,671 and the count went down to 186, reflecting a 31.11% decrease in the number of people bearing the Strenger surname. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a marked decrease from 0.1 to 0.06, a decline of 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #97,671 | -43.27% |
| Count | 270 | 186 | -31.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strenger
The Decennial U.S. Census data sheds light on the ethnicity breakdown associated with the Strenger surname. In 2000, a high percentage (95.56%) identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 93.55% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or those belonging to two or more races in either census year. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Black, from 1.85% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010, marking a significant 45.41% change. Additionally, the 2010 census reported a small percentage (3.23%) of individuals with the Strenger surname identifying as Hispanic, a category that had no representation in the previous census. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.55% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 2.69% | 45.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |