Explore the Family Name Struss
The meaning of Struss
1. German: northern variant of Strauss. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Strus 1 and Slovenian Štrus (see Strus 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Struss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Struss ranked 28,522 in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to 30,916 in 2010, marking a decrease of 8.39%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a slight dip from 787 in 2000 to 752 in 2010, a change of -4.45%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with this surname decreased by 13.79% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #30,916 | -8.39% |
| Count | 787 | 752 | -4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Struss
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Struss identified as White, with 95.55% in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 95.48% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor decline from 2.92% to 2.79% over the decade. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races witnessed a slight increase from 0.89% to 0.93%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation among the individuals with the surname Struss during the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.48% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.79% | -4.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.93% | 4.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |