Find out how popular the last name Stranges is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stranges.

Stranges, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stranges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stranges in America

Stranges is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stranges surname appeared 210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stranges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stranges to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stranges

The surname Stranges originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "strange" or "strang," which meant strong, powerful, or robust. Over time, these words may have evolved into a surname to describe someone with a particularly strong or formidable presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stranges surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed in various spellings, such as "Strang" and "Estrange," suggesting its evolution from the original Old English words.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the Stranges surname was Sir Robert Estrange, a Norman knight who fought alongside King John during the Barons' War. He was granted lands in Gloucestershire, and his descendants continued to use variations of the Stranges surname.

During the 16th century, the Stranges family played a significant role in the English Civil War. Sir Nicholas Stranges (1592-1669) was a staunch Royalist and served as a colonel in the King's army. He was captured and imprisoned by the Parliamentarians but later pardoned after the Restoration of the Monarchy.

Another prominent individual with the Stranges surname was Robert Stranges (1704-1776), a renowned architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the former Admiralty Office and the Foundling Hospital.

In the 19th century, James Stranges (1813-1888) was a celebrated English explorer and naturalist. He undertook several expeditions to Africa and South America, contributing significantly to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.

The Stranges surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Strangford in County Down, Northern Ireland, is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "strang" and "fiord," meaning strong or powerful inlet.

While the origins of the Stranges surname can be traced back to England, it has since been adopted by families across the globe, with variations in spelling and pronunciation reflecting its diverse cultural and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stranges

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stranges.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stranges was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stranges has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stranges was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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