2000
#26,924
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 848
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.31
Very Rare Last name
Striplin
A surname likely derived from the Old English word "strip" meaning a young branch or stripling, referring to one's youth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 874 Americans carry the last name Striplin. That puts it at #32,370 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 392,167 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Striplin 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
874
1 in 392,167
Census rank
#32,370
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
762
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 762 bearers of the surname Striplin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32370th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Striplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.9%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Striplin
The surname Striplin has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the late 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stripling," which referred to a young man or youth. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term before becoming an inherited surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a person named Geoffrey Stripling is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals living in various counties at the time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in a few other historical documents, such as the Placita de Quo Warranto from 1330, which mentions a Robert Striplyn. This record concerned legal disputes over property rights and privileges, indicating that individuals with this surname may have held some level of social standing or landholdings during that period.
The variations in spelling, such as Striplyn and Stripling, were common in earlier times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the Old English word "strepling," which also meant a youth or young person.
One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Striplin (c. 1505-1570), who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1567 to 1568. He was a prominent figure in the city's governance and played a role in managing the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation under Queen Elizabeth I.
Another individual of note was William Striplin (c. 1590-1654), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation. His writings provide insights into the theological discussions and debates of the 17th century.
In the 18th century, John Striplin (1702-1768) was a notable British naval officer who participated in several maritime battles and expeditions during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
The surname also found its way to the American colonies, where individuals such as Samuel Striplin (1730-1802) and James Striplin (1745-1819) were among the early settlers, leaving records of their presence in Virginia and North Carolina, respectively.
Overall, the surname Striplin has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive term or nickname before becoming an established family name. Its evolution and variations reflect the linguistic and cultural influences of the time, while notable individuals bearing the name have left their mark on various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Striplin
Among Census respondents with the surname Striplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.9%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Striplin 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 Striplin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.9% · 578
- Black or African American9.8% · 75
- Two or more races7.1% · 54
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 39
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Striplin
Striplin 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
#27,110
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 893
+45 bearers (+5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.30
Rank movement Down 186 places
2020
#32,370
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 762
-131 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 5,260 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #26,924 | 848 | 0.31 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #27,110 | 893 | 0.30 | +45 bearers (+5.3%) | Down 186 places |
| 2020 | #32,370 | 762 | 0.25 | -131 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 5,260 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 Striplin 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 | #27,110 | #32,370 | -19.4% |
| Count | 893 | 762 | -14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.30 | 0.25 | -15.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Striplin bearers went from 893 to 762 (-14.7% change). The surname moved down 5,260 positions in the national ranking, going from #27,110 to #32,370.
FAQ
Striplin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Striplin?
Name Census estimates that about 874 living Americans carry the surname Striplin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 392,167 residents.
How common is Striplin?
Striplin ranks #32,370 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 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 762 people with the surname Striplin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (874), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 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 Striplin.
Has Striplin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Striplin went from 893 recorded bearers to 762. That is a decrease of 131 (-14.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #27,110 to #32,370.
What does the Census say about the background of Striplin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Striplin, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.9%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). 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 Striplin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.9% (578 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Striplin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.9%), Black (9.8%), Two or More Races (7.1%). 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 Striplin (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 Striplin mean?
A surname likely derived from the Old English word "strip" meaning a young branch or stripling, referring to one's youth. 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 Striplin (0.25 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 common is the surname Striplin?
You can see how many people are called Striplin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.