Explore the Family Name Stronach
The meaning of Stronach
Scottish: nickname from Gaelic srònach ‘nosy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stronach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stronach has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,269th and decreased to 59,470th by 2010. This represents a reduction rate of almost 10%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 356 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, which is a dip of roughly 4.5%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.13 to 0.12 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #59,470 | -9.58% |
| Count | 356 | 340 | -4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stronach
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname Stronach identify as White, with no significant change between 2000 and 2010 as it remained steady at 93.82%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both saw a small increase from 1.69% to 1.76%. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.81% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Stronach surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 93.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 2.06% | -26.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.76% | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.76% | 4.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |