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

Stricklin, 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 Stricklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stricklin in America

Stricklin is the 6232nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stricklin surname appeared 5,483 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stricklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stricklin 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 Stricklin

The surname Stricklin is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "strīcian" which means "to go" or "to wander." It is believed to have originated in the county of Derbyshire, England, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stricklin surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Strichelin" in the county of Derbyshire. This record suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific location or landholding.

In the 13th century, the surname is recorded as "Strichelin" and "Strychelyng" in various historical documents from Derbyshire and neighboring counties. These variations in spelling were common during that period, reflecting regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records.

The Stricklin surname may also be connected to the place name "Strickland," which is derived from the Old English words "strica" (a strike or a blow) and "land" (land or territory). This connection suggests that the name could have originated from a particular location or area where people worked as foresters or woodsmen.

One notable figure with the Stricklin surname was Sir Walter Stricklin (1586-1670), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Derbyshire in the early 17th century.

Another prominent individual was John Stricklin (1670-1733), an English merchant and explorer who is credited with establishing trade routes between England and the West Indies in the late 17th century.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Stricklin surname is that of Thomas Stricklin (1711-1780), an immigrant from England who settled in Virginia in the mid-18th century. He became a prominent landowner and businessman in the colony.

Reverend William Stricklin (1762-1842) was an American Methodist minister and circuit rider who played a significant role in the spread of Methodism throughout the southeastern United States during the early 19th century.

Another notable figure was Captain James Stricklin (1815-1895), a Confederate officer during the American Civil War who served in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Stricklin who have left their mark on history across different periods and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stricklin

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

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

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