Explore the Family Name Strongin
The meaning of Strongin
Jewish (from Belarus): artificial name from Belorussian stronga ‘trout’ + suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isaak, Yaakov, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strongin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Strongin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th and by 2010 had slipped to 69,579th, marking a decline of 13.37%. The number of people with this surname also decreased during this period, with the count falling from 306 to 282, a drop of 7.84%. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #69,579 | -13.37% |
| Count | 306 | 282 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strongin
The ethnic identity attached to the surname Strongin saw little change from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, which remained consistent at roughly 95.4% for both years. The representation of those identifying as two or more races experienced a slight reduction, moving from 2.94% to 2.84%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic were recorded in 2000 at 1.63%, but no data was reported for this group in 2010. There was no data available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 95.39% | -0.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.84% | -3.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |