Explore the Family Name Strimple
The meaning of Strimple
Americanized form of North German Strümpel, a nickname for a dejected person, from Low German strümpel; or perhaps from Middle Low German strumpelen ‘to falter’, perhaps a nickname for a disabled person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strimple in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strimple has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. At the start of the decade, it ranked 49,471st in prevalence, but by 2010, it moved up to 49,461st. The count of individuals with this family name also rose during this period from 399 to 425, marking a 6.52% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #49,461 | 0.02% |
| Count | 399 | 425 | 6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strimple
The Strimple surname's ethnicity breakdown reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of White individuals carrying this surname, going from 98.25% in 2000 to 97.18% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic population with this surname saw a small increase in 2010, reaching 1.41% from no representation in 2000. There were no significant changes or representation observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 97.18% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |