2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stranc
A surname derived from the word "strange", suggesting a connection to foreigners or outsiders.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Stranc. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stranc surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Stranc in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranc, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stranc
The surname STRANC has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Czech word "stranka," which means "side" or "slope." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived on the side of a hill or mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STRANC surname can be found in the village of Velké Pavlovice, located in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic. In a document from 1587, a man named Jan STRANC is mentioned as owning a parcel of land in the village.
In the 17th century, the STRANC name appeared in several other towns and villages in Moravia, such as Hustopeče and Mikulov. This suggests that the family had begun to spread out and establish roots in different parts of the region.
A notable figure bearing the STRANC surname was Karel STRANC (1779-1845), a Czech painter and engraver who was known for his landscapes and religious works. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and his paintings can be found in several churches and galleries throughout the Czech Republic.
Another individual of note was Alois STRANC (1825-1897), a Czech writer and journalist who was a prominent figure in the Czech National Revival movement. He wrote for several influential publications and played a significant role in promoting the use of the Czech language in literature and education.
In the late 19th century, the STRANC surname began to appear in other parts of Europe as members of the family emigrated. For example, in 1892, a man named Josef STRANC was recorded as living in the town of Lviv, which at the time was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (now in modern-day Ukraine).
One of the earliest instances of the STRANC name in the United States can be traced back to 1885, when a man named Frantisek STRANC arrived in New York City from the Czech lands. He eventually settled in Chicago, where he worked as a carpenter and raised a family.
Another notable figure was Arnošt STRANC (1898-1976), a Czech philosopher and educator who taught at various universities in Prague and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and aesthetics. His works helped to shape the field of philosophy in the Czech Republic during the 20th century.
Throughout its history, the STRANC surname has maintained a strong connection to its Czech roots, with many families tracing their lineage back to the villages and towns of Moravia and other regions of the Czech lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stranc
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranc, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Stranc bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stranc surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino10.1% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stranc
Stranc appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,501 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 15,501 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 1,648 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stranc surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #142,788 | -1.2% |
| Count | 118 | 119 | 0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stranc bearers went from 118 to 119 (+0.8% change). The surname moved down 1,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #142,788.
FAQ
Stranc surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stranc?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Stranc. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Stranc?
Stranc ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Stranc. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stranc.
Has Stranc become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stranc went from 118 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 1 (+0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Stranc?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stranc, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stranc in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stranc appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.7%), Hispanic (10.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stranc (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stranc mean?
A surname derived from the word "strange", suggesting a connection to foreigners or outsiders. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stranc (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Stranc?
You can see how many people are called Stranc on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.