Explore the Family Name Stroy
The meaning of Stroy
1. Ukrainian: metonymic occupational name or a nickname from a Russified form of Ukrainian striy ‘costume’. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian Stroj: metonymic occupational name for a tanner, from archaic stroj ‘tan, tanning agent’.
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How common is the last name Stroy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stroy ranked 65,668th in popularity in 2000 and fell to 69,996th by 2010, a decrease of 6.59%. The total count of people with this surname also slightly dipped from 282 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a 0.71% decline. The proportion of individuals named Stroy per 100,000 people decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #69,996 | -6.59% |
| Count | 282 | 280 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stroy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stroy, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, there was a small increase in the white community, from 23.05% in 2000 to 23.57% in 2010. The surname emerged within the Hispanic community and those identifying as two or more races in 2010, with proportions of 2.14% and 5.36% respectively. However, the prominence of this name within the Black community saw a decrease from 75.53% to 68.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.53% | 68.57% | -9.21% |
| White | 23.05% | 23.57% | 2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |