Explore the Family Name Strider
The meaning of Strider
Probably an Americanized form of Dutch Strijder or German Streiter, an occupational name for a soldier or a nickname for an aggressive person, an agent noun derived from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch strīden, Middle High German strīten ‘to fight’, or perhaps an altered form of German Strieder, from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with strīt, originally ‘striving, contest, quarrel’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Strider in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strider has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Strider was ranked at 29,598 with 751 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of 0.28 per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 33,121, with only 691 individuals carrying the surname, showing a decrease in popularity by 11.9% from 2000. The overall count of individuals with the surname decreased by 7.99%, which significantly dropped the proportion per 100k to 0.23, marking a decrease of 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #33,121 | -11.9% |
| Count | 751 | 691 | -7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strider
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname Strider being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnic groups. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, making up 82.96% in 2000 and 78.58% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 5.28%. Individuals identified as Black made up a consistent portion of the Strider surname bearers, with 12.65% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 12.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified with two or more races saw an increase from 1.73% to 3.04%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among the Strider surname holders fell from 1.2% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.96% | 78.58% | -5.28% |
| Black | 12.65% | 12.59% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 3.04% | 75.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |