Explore the Family Name Stromeyer
The meaning of Stromeyer
German: occupational name from Middle High German stromeier, denoting an official responsible for levying a straw tithe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stromeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stromeyer has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 97,848 but fell to 115,034 by 2010, indicating a drop of 17.56 per cent. Moreover, the number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 172 in 2000 to 152 in 2010, denoting an 11.63 per cent decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Stromeyer per 100,000 also dropped by 16.67 per cent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #115,034 | -17.56% |
| Count | 172 | 152 | -11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stromeyer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people bearing the surname Stromeyer identify as White. In 2000, about 98.26 per cent identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 96.05 per cent by 2010. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.29 per cent, where previously there were none. No changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native; they remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 96.05% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| 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% |