Explore the Family Name Stroot
The meaning of Stroot
North German and Dutch: topographic name for someone living near marshy land covered with thicket, from Middle Low German strōt, Middle Dutch stroede ‘thicket’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stroot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stroot has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,939 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 48,160, a minor decrease of 0.46%. However, the actual count of people with the Stroot surname increased from 415 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, a rise of approximately 5.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #48,160 | -0.46% |
| Count | 415 | 439 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stroot
In terms of ethnic identity, the Stroot surname has primarily been associated with individuals of white ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming 95.66% of those with this last name identified as white, though this number saw a slight decrease to 93.39% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity representation also decreased from 3.37% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. Interestingly, the years between 2000 to 2010 saw the emergence of individuals with the Stroot surname identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, each making up 1.14% of the total. No individuals with the Stroot surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 93.39% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 2.96% | -12.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |