Explore the Family Name Strenk
The meaning of Strenk
German (Westphalia): probably a variant of Streng.
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How common is the last name Strenk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Strenk saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Strenk held the rank of 65,668 in terms of popularity but fell to 70,403 by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 282 to 278 during this period, representing a drop of 1.42%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Strenk per 100k inhabitants declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #70,403 | -7.21% |
| Count | 282 | 278 | -1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strenk
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Strenk between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.81% to 93.53%, a change of -3.39%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of over 100%, climbing from 1.77% to 3.60%. No individuals with the surname Strenk identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 93.53% | -3.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.6% | 103.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |