Explore the Family Name Stroth
The meaning of Stroth
North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a thicket, Middle Low German strōt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stroth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stroth slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stroth ranked 63,812 in terms of popularity and rose to 66,371 by 2010, marking a 4.01% decrease in rank. However, the count of people having this surname actually increased from 292 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating a 2.05% growth. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor dip of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #66,371 | -4.01% |
| Count | 292 | 298 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stroth
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Stroth surname was majorly associated with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.58% to 94.97%. The data shows no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic in 2010, with both groups making up 1.68% of the total. The data for these two groups was suppressed in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 94.97% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |