2000
#6,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,959
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.84
Rare Last name
Stricklin
Derived from a place name meaning "stream of the log bridge" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,707 Americans carry the last name Stricklin. That puts it at #6,548 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,059 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stricklin 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
5.7K
1 in 60,059
Census rank
#6,548
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,977 bearers of the surname Stricklin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6548th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stricklin, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 13th century, the surname is recorded as "Strichelin" and "Strychelyng" in various historical documents from Derbyshire and neighboring counties.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stricklin
Among Census respondents with the surname Stricklin, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stricklin 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 Stricklin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.3% · 4,097
- Black or African American8.4% · 416
- Two or more races4.6% · 227
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 171
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stricklin
Stricklin 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
#6,232
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,483
+524 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 1.86
Rank movement Up 94 places
2020
#6,548
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,977
-506 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 1.67
Rank movement Down 316 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,326 | 4,959 | 1.84 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,232 | 5,483 | 1.86 | +524 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 94 places |
| 2020 | #6,548 | 4,977 | 1.67 | -506 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 316 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 Stricklin 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 | #6,232 | #6,548 | -5.1% |
| Count | 5,483 | 4,977 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 1.86 | 1.67 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stricklin bearers went from 5,483 to 4,977 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 316 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,232 to #6,548.
FAQ
Stricklin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stricklin?
Name Census estimates that about 5,707 living Americans carry the surname Stricklin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,059 residents.
How common is Stricklin?
Stricklin ranks #6,548 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,977 people with the surname Stricklin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,707), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Stricklin.
Has Stricklin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stricklin went from 5,483 recorded bearers to 4,977. That is a decrease of 506 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,232 to #6,548.
What does the Census say about the background of Stricklin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stricklin, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Stricklin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (4,097 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stricklin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.3%), Black (8.4%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Stricklin (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 Stricklin mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "stream of the log bridge" in Old English. 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 Stricklin (1.67 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 are called Stricklin?
You can see how many people are called Stricklin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.