Explore the Family Name Strome
The meaning of Strome
Americanized form of Swedish Ström, Norwegian Strøm, or German Strom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strome in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strome has seen a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 46,240 in 2000 to 51,723 in 2010, demonstrating an overall change of -11.86. The number of occurrences of this surname also showed a decline from 434 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, showing a reduction of 7.37%. The proportion of this name per 100,000 population dropped by about 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #51,723 | -11.86% |
| Count | 434 | 402 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strome
The ethnicity table for the surname Strome reveals changes in its ethnic identity distribution between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Strome surname identified as White (94.01%), but this percentage decreased to 88.81% by 2010. The Hispanic identity showed a notable increase in the same period, rising from 2.30% to 5.22%, marking a change of 126.96%. Similarly, the Black identity increased from 2.07% to 2.49%. The category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.49% of individuals with the Strome surname. No individuals with the Strome surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 88.81% | -5.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 5.22% | 126.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Black | 2.07% | 2.49% | 20.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |