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

Stridiron, 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 Stridiron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stridiron in America

Stridiron is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stridiron surname appeared 204 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 Stridiron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stridiron 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 Stridiron

The surname STRIDIRON has its origins in the northern regions of England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "strid" meaning "strife" or "conflict" and "iren" meaning "iron," suggesting a connection to blacksmiths or warriors. This name was particularly common in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1195, where a certain Robert Stridiron is mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference comes from the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1242, which mentions a Walter Stridiron as a party in a land transaction.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records such as the Subsidy Rolls of Northumberland (1332), where a John Strydyron is listed as a taxpayer. The Feet of Fines for Yorkshire (1348) also mentions a Thomas Stridyron.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, including Stridiren, Strydyron, and Strideiron, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations common in medieval times.

One notable figure bearing the surname was Sir William Stridiron (1435-1499), a knight from Lancashire who served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VII. Another was Margaret Stridiron (1520-1588), a landowner in Northumberland whose will is preserved in the Durham Cathedral archives.

In the 17th century, records show a John Strideiron (1612-1678) who was a successful merchant in the city of York, and later became an alderman. Another notable figure was Robert Stridiron (1654-1721), a renowned clockmaker from Newcastle upon Tyne whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local gentry.

As the name spread across England, it also found its way into various place names, such as Stridiron Hall, a former manor house in Yorkshire, and Stridiron Bridge, a historic stone bridge spanning the River Wear in County Durham.

While the surname STRIDIRON is not among the most common in England today, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting the diverse cultural and occupational backgrounds of those who bore it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stridiron

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

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

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