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

Strickland, 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 Strickland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strickland in America

Strickland is the 494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strickland surname appeared 67,769 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 23 people would have the surname Strickland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strickland 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 Strickland

The surname Strickland has its roots in the northern English county of Westmorland, now part of modern-day Cumbria. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English words "stric" meaning a strike or boundary line, and "land" referring to a piece of cultivated land or territory.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Stricland." This entry likely refers to a village or hamlet within the broader region of Westmorland, indicating that the name was already well-established by the time of the Norman conquest.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Strikeland, Stricklan, and Stricklande, before settling into its modern form of Strickland. These variations often reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies of early record-keeping.

One notable figure bearing the Strickland name was Walter de Strickland (c. 1310 - c. 1389), a prominent English knight and landowner during the 14th century. He served as a member of parliament and was appointed as the Sheriff of Westmorland in 1365.

Another distinguished individual was Agnes Strickland (1796 - 1874), an English historical writer and poet. She is best known for her acclaimed work, "The Lives of the Queens of England," a multi-volume series chronicling the lives of English monarchs from the Norman conquest to the reign of Queen Anne.

Sir Gerald Strickland (1861 - 1940), a British politician and colonial administrator, held various influential positions, including Governor of the Leeward Islands from 1904 to 1909 and Governor of Western Australia from 1909 to 1917.

The name Strickland has also been associated with notable literary figures, such as Marjorie Kinnan Strickland (1899 - 1998), an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning work, "The Yearling."

In the United States, one of the earliest documented instances of the Strickland name dates back to the 17th century, with the arrival of William Strickland (1637 - 1717) in New England. He later became one of the founders of the town of Hadley, Massachusetts.

Throughout its long history, the surname Strickland has maintained a strong connection to its English origins, while spreading to various parts of the world through migration and exploration. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the evolution of surnames over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strickland

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

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

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