Explore the Family Name Stroop
The meaning of Stroop
Dutch and North German: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German stropen ‘to plunder’ or ‘to flay’, a nickname for a raider, looter or poacher, or an occupational name for a skinner.
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How common is the last name Stroop in the United States?
The surname Stroop has shown a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Stroop ranked 32,782nd in popularity, yet by 2010, it had climbed to the 31,516th spot, marking a 3.86% increase. The count of individuals with the Stroop surname also rose from 660 in 2000 to 734 in 2010, representing an 11.21% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Stroop per 100,000 increased by 4.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #31,516 | 3.86% |
| Count | 660 | 734 | 11.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stroop
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Stroop identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.67% of all Stroops, although this percentage dropped slightly to 94.69% in 2010. Figures for other ethnic identities such as Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were initially non-existent in 2000, but had emerged by 2010, contributing to 2.04%, 0.82%, and 0.82% of the Stroop population respectively. Moreover, those who identified with two or more races saw an increase from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Conversely, there was no change over the decade in the number of Stroops identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.69% | -2.05% |
| Black | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.63% | 34.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |