Explore the Family Name Stricklen
The meaning of Stricklen
English: variant of Strickland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stricklen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stricklen experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,805th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 33,036th spot, marking a decline of 28.02%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 896 to 693 over the same period, a drop of 22.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 30.3%, moving from 0.33 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,805 | #33,036 | -28.02% |
| Count | 896 | 693 | -22.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.23 | -30.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stricklen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stricklen also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at zero for both years, while those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, going from 1.12% to 3.75%. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with percentages declining slightly from 71.54% to 68.25%. The Hispanic identity disappeared entirely, moving from 1.23% to zero, and Black identification decreased from 25.33% to 23.67%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category emerged in 2010, with 2.31% identifying with this ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.54% | 68.25% | -4.6% |
| Black | 25.33% | 23.67% | -6.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 3.75% | 234.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |