Explore the Family Name String
The meaning of String
English: 1. from Middle English streng(e), string(e) ‘string, cord’ (Old English streng), perhaps used as a nickname for someone who made or worked with string. 2. perhaps a shortened form of Stringer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name String in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "String" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th in terms of frequency but dropped to 65,424th in 2010, indicating a 23.85% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 17.66%, from 368 in 2000 to 303 in 2010. This reduction is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.14 to 0.1, marking a 28.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #65,424 | -23.85% |
| Count | 368 | 303 | -17.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name String
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname "String" identify as White, with a slight decrease from 85.33% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 21.58%, moving from 1.90% to 2.31% over the same ten-year period. There was also a small rise in the Black community, from 10.87% to 11.22%, representing a 3.22% change. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, nor those who identified with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.33% | 85.15% | -0.21% |
| Black | 10.87% | 11.22% | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.31% | 21.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |