Explore the Family Name Strum
The meaning of Strum
1. Americanized form of Swedish Ström, Norwegian or Danish Strøm (see Strom). 2. Altered form of German Sturm or Strom. The surname Strum, possibly of different origin, is also found in Germany, where it is very rare.
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How common is the last name Strum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Strum has seen a slight drop in rank from 17,114 in 2000 to 17,596 in 2010, reflecting a -2.82% change. However, during the same period, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.38%, from 1,530 to 1,597. The proportion of people named Strum per 100k also experienced a decrease of -5.26%, from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,114 | #17,596 | -2.82% |
| Count | 1,530 | 1,597 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.54 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Strum
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Strum identify as White, with an increase in this ethnic identity from 86.08% in 2000 to 86.35% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.78% to 1.75%, representing a 124.36% change. The number of Strums identifying as Black decreased by -13.15%, from 11.18% to 9.71%. Those identifying as two or more races saw an increase from 0.98% to 1.31%. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.08% | 86.35% | 0.31% |
| Black | 11.18% | 9.71% | -13.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.75% | 124.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.31% | 33.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |