Explore the Family Name Strickling
The meaning of Strickling
German (Westphalia): derivative of Streich 2, a nickname for someone who deals heavy blows, a fighter.
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How common is the last name Strickling in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Strickling experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,957th most common name, but by 2010, it had fallen to 38,850th place, representing an 8.05% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 590 in 2000 to 568 in 2010. This represents a drop of 3.73%, reducing the proportion per 100k from 0.22 to 0.19, or a 13.64% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #38,850 | -8.05% |
| Count | 590 | 568 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strickling
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Strickling has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 75.76% to 72.89%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping from 2.54% to 1.76%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.20% to 3.70%, while Black individuals showed a moderate increase from 18.14% to 20.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.76% | 72.89% | -3.79% |
| Black | 18.14% | 20.77% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 3.7% | 68.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 1.76% | -30.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |