Explore the Family Name Strick
The meaning of Strick
German: 1. metonymic occupational name for a rope maker, from Middle High German stric, Middle Low German strik ‘cord, rope’. 2. nickname for a rogue or prankster.
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How common is the last name Strick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strick has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Strick was the 22,654th most popular surname in the United States with 1,059 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 24,137th position with 1,042 bearers, marking a 6.55% decline in rank and a 1.61% decrease in count. The proportion per 100k people went from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, indicating a 10.26% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,654 | #24,137 | -6.55% |
| Count | 1,059 | 1,042 | -1.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.35 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strick
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Strick also changed modestly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. During this period, there was a significant decrease (56.06%) of Asian/Pacific Islanders bearing this surname. There was also a slight decrease in the proportion of Whites, from 93.30% down to 91.75%. However, all other ethnic groups saw increases, with individuals identifying as two or more races going up by 57.65%, Hispanics increasing by 32.37%, Black identity holders rose by 69.41%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 35.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 91.75% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 4.13% | 32.37% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.44% | 69.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.34% | 57.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.77% | 35.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0.58% | -56.06% |