Explore the Family Name Struyk
The meaning of Struyk
Dutch: variant, mostly archaic or Americanized, of Struijk, a topographic name from Middle Dutch struuc ‘bush’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Struyk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Struyk has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 88,461 to 86,981, indicating its increased frequency. There was also a 9.74% increase in the count of people with this surname during this period, going from 195 to 214 individuals. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.07, showing that while the count increased, it did not significantly outpace population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #86,981 | 1.67% |
| Count | 195 | 214 | 9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Struyk
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Struyk. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a minor decrease from 96.41% to 94.86%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 21.43%, going from 3.08% to 3.74%. No individuals with the surname Struyk identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94.86% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.74% | 21.43% |
| 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% |