2000
#130,443
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Strasen
A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a street or road.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Strasen. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Strasen 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Strasen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Strasen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Strasen
The surname STRASEN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "strasse," which means "street" or "road." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a prominent street or roadway.
The earliest recorded instances of the STRASEN name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. In those times, it was common for surnames to be based on geographical features, occupations, or physical characteristics, and STRASEN likely fell into the former category.
One of the earliest known references to the STRASEN name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, which mentions a certain "Henricus de Strasen" in 1289. This entry suggests that the name was already in use during that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the STRASEN name appeared in various records and chronicles across German-speaking regions. For instance, in 1457, a merchant named Hans STRASEN was documented in the city of Nuremberg, which was a major trade hub at the time.
Over the centuries, the STRASEN surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Johannes STRASEN (c. 1480-1554), a German mathematician and astronomer who worked at the University of Wittenberg. Another prominent figure was Caspar STRASEN (1605-1663), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in Nuremberg.
In the 18th century, Johann Georg STRASEN (1702-1781) gained recognition as a German painter and engraver, known for his landscapes and architectural works. Around the same period, Christian Friedrich STRASEN (1737-1808) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on German civil law.
Moving into the 19th century, Karl STRASEN (1819-1890) was a German politician and journalist who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives. Additionally, Gustav STRASEN (1857-1924) was a prominent architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities.
Throughout its history, the STRASEN name has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Strassen, Strassner, and Strasner, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of different areas. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its connection with streets and roads in medieval Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strasen
Among Census respondents with the surname Strasen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Strasen 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 Strasen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 92
- Two or more races4.1% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strasen
Strasen 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
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,697 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-20 bearers (-16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #130,443 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 10,697 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.9%) | Down 15,129 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 Strasen 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 | #156,269 | -10.7% |
| Count | 118 | 98 | -16.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strasen bearers went from 118 to 98 (-16.9% change). The surname moved down 15,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #156,269.
FAQ
Strasen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strasen?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Strasen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Strasen?
Strasen ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Strasen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Strasen.
Has Strasen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strasen went from 118 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Strasen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strasen, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Strasen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strasen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Strasen (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 Strasen mean?
A topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a street or road. 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 Strasen (0.03 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 share the surname Strasen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.