Explore the Family Name Strope
The meaning of Strope
1. Probably an Americanized form of North German Strop. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of Dutch and North German Stroop.
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How common is the last name Strope in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strope has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, Strope was ranked as the 16,128th most common surname, whereas in 2010 it moved up to the 15,995th position, an increase of 0.82%. The total count of individuals with the Strope surname increased by 10.07% from 1,649 in 2000 to 1,815 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a minor increase of 1.64%, from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,128 | #15,995 | 0.82% |
| Count | 1,649 | 1,815 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.62 | 1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strope
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Strope, the U.S. Decennial Census data shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (97.33% in 2000 and 95.26% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 2.13% over the decade. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black saw increases of 66.67%, 69.23%, and 83.33% respectively. Individuals who identified with two or more races increased significantly by 141.10%. The smallest group, American Indian and Alaskan Native, decreased slightly by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 95.26% | -2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.76% | 141.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.54% | 69.23% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.55% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% | 66.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.39% | -7.14% |