Explore the Family Name Struthers
The meaning of Struthers
English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): probably a variant of Strother, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Struthers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Struthers has shown minor changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,604 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a ranking of 15,560, marking a decrease of 6.55%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw a slight increase of 0.59% from 1,869 in 2000 to 1,880 in 2010. As for the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 7.25%, going from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,604 | #15,560 | -6.55% |
| Count | 1,869 | 1,880 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Struthers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Struthers also demonstrated some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The White ethnicity remained the majority, albeit with a minimal decrease of 0.23%, moving from 91.65% in 2000 to 91.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity saw a noteworthy increase of 129.73%, from 0.37% to 0.85%. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 60.24%, shifting from 1.66% to 2.66%. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased by 26.33%, dropping from 4.33% to 3.19%. Lastly, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced an increase of 50%, from 0.32% in 2000 to 0.48% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.65% | 91.44% | -0.23% |
| Black | 4.33% | 3.19% | -26.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.66% | 60.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.38% | -16.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.85% | 129.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.48% | 50% |