Stratten
A locational surname likely derived from a place name containing the Old English elements "stræt" meaning "street" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Stratten. That puts it at #159,712 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stratten surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#159,712
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Stratten in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 159712th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratten, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stratten
The surname STRATTEN has its origins in England and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "stræt" meaning street or road, and "tun" meaning a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a prominent street or roadway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the STRATTEN surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a Robert de Stratton is mentioned. This suggests the name was already well-established in that region by the late 12th century.
In the 13th century, the STRATTEN name appears in various records across southern England, often in the form of Stratton or Straton. For example, a William de Stratton is recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.
The Domesday Book, a great survey of England completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the STRATTEN surname. However, it does list several places with similar names, such as Stratton in Cornwall and Stratton in Wiltshire, indicating the name was likely derived from these or similar locations.
One notable early bearer of the STRATTEN surname was John de Stratton, a 14th-century English churchman who served as Bishop of Winchester from 1323 to 1334. He was born around 1275 in Stratton, Wiltshire.
In the 16th century, the spelling of the name began to solidify into its modern form of STRATTEN. An example is Richard Stratten, who was born in 1547 in Hinton St. George, Somerset, and served as a member of parliament for that county in 1589.
Other notable individuals with the STRATTEN surname include William Stratten (1628-1679), an English merchant and diarist who recorded events during the English Civil War, and Thomas Stratten (1682-1753), an English clergyman and author of theological works.
In the 19th century, James Stratten (1805-1891) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal College of Surgeons and the Freemasons' Hall.
Overall, the STRATTEN surname has a long and well-documented history in England, stretching back to at least the late 12th century and originating from various places named Stratton, likely referring to settlements along prominent roads or streets.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stratten
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratten, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stratten bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Stratten surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2%
- Black or African American6.9%
- Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stratten surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #159,712 | 0.0% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Stratten bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #159,712.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stratten
FAQ
Stratten surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Stratten?
The surname Stratten holds position #159,712 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 103 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Stratten surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stratten, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.