Explore the Family Name Struchen
The meaning of Struchen
Swiss German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Struchen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Struchen' has seen a marginal decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 56,826 in terms of popularity, with 336 individuals bearing the last name. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 60,636, and the count decreased slightly to 332, marking a minor downtrend of 1.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a slight decrease of 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,636 | -6.7% |
| Count | 336 | 332 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Struchen
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the 'Struchen' surname. In both the 2000 and 2010 censuses, the overwhelming majority identified as White, though this number dropped slightly from 98.21% in 2000 to 97.59% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, there was a new entry in the 2010 census, with 2.11% identifying as Hispanic, a category that had previously been unrepresented among those with the 'Struchen' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.59% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |