Explore the Family Name Strnad
The meaning of Strnad
Czech, Slovak, and Slovenian: from strnad ‘bunting’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.
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How common is the last name Strnad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strnad has slightly declined over time. In 2000, Strnad ranked 23,657th most common surname in the United States with a count of 999 instances. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 24,608, representing a 4.02% decrease, while the count increased marginally by 1.6% to 1015. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a negative change of 8.11%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #24,608 | -4.02% |
| Count | 999 | 1,015 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strnad
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Strnad. The majority of individuals with the Strnad surname identified as White, at 95.80% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010—a slight decrease of 0.66%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic (1.90% in 2000, increasing to 2.07% in 2010) or Asian/Pacific Islander (rising from 0.70% to 0.89% between 2000 and 2010). Interestingly, the number of people with this surname identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.20% to 1.08%. The data reports no Strnads identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 95.17% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.07% | 8.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.08% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.89% | 27.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |