Explore the Family Name Strength
The meaning of Strength
Possibly Scottish. Black lists the surname Strengthie, also giving an example of Strength used as a byname in the 18th or 19th century: James Stuart known as Jamie Strength.
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How common is the last name Strength in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Strength" has shown a modest increase over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 29,598th in terms of popularity and increased to rank 28,176 by 2010, marking a 4.8% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 751 in 2000 to 849 in 2010, indicating an increase of 13.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.28 to 0.29, a change of 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #28,176 | 4.8% |
| Count | 751 | 849 | 13.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strength
In relation to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of those with the surname "Strength" identify as White, though the percentage decreased from 95.21% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase, rising from 2.13% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010, marking a remarkable 93.43% change. Although there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander with this surname in 2000, by 2010, the Black ethnicity representation had risen to 0.59%. There were no changes observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 92.93% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 4.12% | 93.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.88% | -6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |