2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Streno
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word strenus meaning energetic or vigorous.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Streno. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Streno 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Streno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Streno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Streno
The surname Streno is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "strenuus," which means "vigorous" or "energetic." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who possessed these qualities or exhibited a particularly determined and resolute personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Streno name can be found in a medieval document dating back to the 13th century, where it appears as "Strenuus." This Latin form of the name was likely adapted over time to the modern Italian spelling of "Streno."
In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Pietro Streno who hailed from the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of central Italy. Pietro Streno was a prominent figure in the local government and played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the city during that time period.
Another notable individual bearing the Streno surname was Giovanni Streno, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in Florence during the 15th century. Some of his most celebrated works include the marble sculptures adorning the Basilica di Santa Croce and the design of the courtyard in the Palazzo Strozzi, both located in Florence.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Streno family settled in the town of Montepulciano, located in the Tuscan region. One member of this family, Luca Streno (1525-1594), became a respected scholar and philosopher, renowned for his works on classical literature and philosophy.
In the 17th century, a man named Bartolomeo Streno (1610-1678) made a name for himself as a skilled military commander, serving in the armies of various Italian city-states. His exploits in battles against rival cities earned him a reputation for bravery and strategic acumen.
Over the centuries, the Streno surname has been associated with various noble families and influential individuals throughout Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. While the name may have evolved and spread to other parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical heritage of these central Italian regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Streno
Among Census respondents with the surname Streno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Streno 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 Streno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino8.5% · 10
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Streno
Streno 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+14 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,187 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 5,187 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 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 Streno 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 | #144,141 | #144,270 | -0.1% |
| Count | 115 | 117 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Streno bearers went from 115 to 117 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 129 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #144,270.
FAQ
Streno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Streno?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Streno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Streno?
Streno ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Streno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Streno.
Has Streno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Streno went from 115 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Streno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Streno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Streno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Streno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Hispanic (8.5%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Streno (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 Streno mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the Latin word strenus meaning energetic or vigorous. 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 Streno (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 Streno?
You can see how common the surname Streno is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.