Explore the Family Name Strole
The meaning of Strole
South German (Ströle): variant of Ströhle (see Strohl).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strole has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,333 and had 646 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 36,970 and the count of individuals with this surname also decreased to 604. This represents a change of -10.91 in rank and a -6.5 drop in count. The proportion of the surname Strole per 100,000 people also declined by -16.67 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #36,970 | -10.91% |
| Count | 646 | 604 | -6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strole
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Strole identify as White. In 2000, 97.21% of Stroles identified as White, but this number slightly decreased to 96.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic also experienced a marginal decrease from 1.24% to 1.16%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed an emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races, indicating a diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the Strole surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.52% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.16% | -6.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |