Explore the Family Name Striegel
The meaning of Striegel
South German: from Middle High German strigel ‘curry comb’, a metonymic occupational name for a groom or stable hand, possibly applied as a nickname for a rough person. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hannelore, Othmar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Striegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Striegel has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 19,734th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed to the 19,654th position. This shift represents a minor growth rate of 0.41%. The count of people with this surname also rose by 8.55% during the same period, from 1,263 in 2000 to 1,371 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents dropped slightly by -2.13%, indicating that although the absolute number increased, the relative prevalence of the surname decreased when compared to the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #19,654 | 0.41% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,371 | 8.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Striegel
Turning to the ethnicity table derived from the same Decennial U.S. Census data, different trends can be observed. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White and carrying the Striegel surname decreased slightly from 96.12% in 2000 to 95.11% in 2010, those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 12.09% in the same period. Notably, the category of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 140.51%, growing from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static or registered suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.11% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.04% | 12.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.9% | 140.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |