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Explore the Family Name Strommen
The meaning of Strommen
Norwegian (Strømmen): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named Strømmen or Straumen, from the definite singular of Old Norse straumr ‘current’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strommen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Strommen has seen a rise in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked at 39,885 and by 2010, it moved up the ranks to settle at 38,439, showing an increase of 3.63%. The count of individuals with the Strommen surname also saw a growth of 11.2%, from 518 in 2000 to 576 in 2010. As for the proportion per 100k, there was a slight increase as well, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, which equates to a 5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #38,439 | 3.63% |
| Count | 518 | 576 | 11.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strommen
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity of those carrying the Strommen surname shows that most identify as White, making up 96.72% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.66% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 1.74% to 1.39% during the same period. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic within the Strommen surname group saw a significant increase of 124.14%, rising from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. However, no changes were observed among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero throughout both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.66% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.6% | 124.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.39% | -20.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |