Explore the Family Name Strothers
The meaning of Strothers
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Struthers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Strothers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Strothers" has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,564 in the United States and rose to 25,064 by 2010, marking a 1.96% increase. This rise in rank is also reflected in the count of people with this surname, which grew by 9.26%, from 907 individuals in 2000 to 991 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there doesn't appear to be any significant change, remaining at 0.34 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #25,064 | 1.96% |
| Count | 907 | 991 | 9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strothers
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Strothers" as per the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with this last name is Black, which increased by 3.88% over the decade. In contrast, the percentage of White and Hispanic identities decreased by 8.17% and 12.08% respectively. Additionally, the data shows an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, each making up 0.61% in 2010. There is also a noticeable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, climbing by 16.78% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.99% | 60.24% | 3.88% |
| White | 33.52% | 30.78% | -8.17% |
| Two or More Races | 4.41% | 5.15% | 16.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.62% | -12.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |