Explore the Family Name Strojny
The meaning of Strojny
Polish: nickname for a dandy, from strojny ‘elegant’, ‘well-dressed’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wojciech, Gejza, Mariusz, Piotr, Tadeusz, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Strojny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strojny ranked 46,614 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 47,186 in 2010, representing a decline of 1.23%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 430 to 450 during the same period, showing a growth of 4.65%. However, when considered as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname saw a decrease by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #47,186 | -1.23% |
| Count | 430 | 450 | 4.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strojny
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Strojny surname was predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity, accounting for 98.60% in 2000 and increasing marginally to 98.67% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic exhibited a slight decrease from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. There were no significant changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, with these categories remaining at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 98.67% | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.11% | -4.31% |
| 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% |