Explore the Family Name Struve
The meaning of Struve
Dutch and North German: nickname for someone with stiff, bristly hair (see Strub). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Fritz, Kurt, Otto, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Struve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Struve has seen a slight shift in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 22,033rd and by 2010, it had slightly dipped to the 22,791st position, marking a decline of 3.44%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,097 in 2000 to 1,124 in 2010, showing a growth of 2.46%. As a proportion per 100k people, the representation decreased by 7.32% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,033 | #22,791 | -3.44% |
| Count | 1,097 | 1,124 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Struve
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few shifts between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Struve. The largest ethnic group, White, saw a minor reduction from 94.71% to 92.97%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.73% to 3.20%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.09% to 2.40%). The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander remained almost constant with a negligible drop from 1.09% to 1.07%. There was no recorded change for Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 92.97% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 3.2% | 17.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.4% | 120.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 1.07% | -1.83% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |