Explore the Family Name Stromer
The meaning of Stromer
1. South German: from Middle High German strōmer, a shortened form of strōmeier (see Strohmeier). 2. German (also Strömer): nickname from Middle High German strōmer ‘tramp, vagrant’ (agent derivative of strōmen ‘to pull one way and another’). 3. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Stroomer, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Stromer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stromer was ranked 32,460th in popularity in the year 2000 and moved slightly to 32,524th in 2010, representing a minimal decrease of 0.2 percent. Over the same decade, the count of individuals with the surname Stromer increased by 5.84 percent from 668 to 707. The proportion of people named Stromer per 100,000 population saw a decrease of 4 percent, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #32,524 | -0.2% |
| Count | 668 | 707 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stromer
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the name Stromer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.42 percent to 89.11 percent. Those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw an increase, with figures rising from 5.99 percent to 6.79 percent and 1.35 percent to 1.56 percent respectively. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic community, which experienced a significant increase of 48.57 percent, moving from 1.05 percent to 1.56 percent. No changes were recorded for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as their representation remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.42% | 89.11% | -1.45% |
| Black | 5.99% | 6.79% | 13.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.56% | 15.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.56% | 48.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |