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

Strength, 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 Strength surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strength in America

Strength is the 28176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strength surname appeared 849 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 Strength.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strength 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 Strength

The surname "Strength" is believed to have originated in England, likely in the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "strengths," which meant "strong" or "powerful." This surname was likely given to someone who possessed great physical strength or was known for their fortitude and resilience.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1262, there is a reference to a person named John Strength. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Robert Strength from Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest bearers of this surname was Sir Thomas Strength, a knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the Battle of Towton in 1461, where he fought alongside the Yorkist forces of King Edward IV.

In the 16th century, the name "Strength" appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across England. One notable individual was Richard Strength, a merchant from London who was involved in the lucrative wool trade during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 17th century, the name "Strength" was found in several places, including Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. One notable bearer of this surname was William Strength, a Puritan clergyman who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s and served as a minister in the town of Taunton.

Another prominent figure with the surname "Strength" was John Strength, a military officer who fought in the English Civil War. He served as a captain in the Parliamentarian forces and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

In the 18th century, the name "Strength" appeared in various records, including parish registers and military lists. One notable individual was Thomas Strength, a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and was involved in several naval engagements against the French and Spanish fleets.

As the surname "Strength" spread across England and other parts of the British Isles, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration and colonization. Today, the name can be found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strength

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

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 Strength 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 Strength 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 Strength was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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