Stronach
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "valley" or "stream" in Scotland or Germany.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Stronach. That puts it at #59,470 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stronach surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#59,470
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
340
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 340 bearers of the surname Stronach in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 59470th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stronach, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stronach
The surname Stronach is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sron" meaning "nose" and the suffix "-ach" denoting "place of." The name is thought to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a promontory or headland.
The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. In 1296, a John de Stronache is mentioned in the Ragman Rolls, a historical document recording those who swore fealty to King Edward I of England.
In the 16th century, the Stronach family held lands in the parish of Strachan, Kincardineshire. This parish is believed to have derived its name from the same Gaelic roots as the surname Stronach.
An early notable bearer of the name was Robert Stronach, who was born in Aberdeenshire in 1583. He was a prominent merchant and served as a baillie (municipal officer) in the city of Aberdeen.
Another notable individual was Alexander Stronach, who was born in Banffshire in 1637. He was a renowned scholar and served as the Principal of King's College, Aberdeen, from 1686 to 1689.
In the 18th century, the Stronach family held lands in the parish of Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire. James Stronach, born in 1725, was a successful farmer and landowner in this area.
One of the most famous bearers of the name was Sir George Stronach, born in 1834 in Aberdeenshire. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Aberdeen, including the construction of a public library and art gallery.
Another notable individual was John Stronach, born in 1833 in Banffshire. He was a prominent architect and designed several notable buildings, including the Aberdeen Music Hall and the Duthie Park Winter Gardens.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stronach
Among Census respondents with the surname Stronach, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Stronach bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Stronach surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.8%
- Two or more races2.1%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8%
- Unknown or suppressed0.6%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Stronach surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #59,470 | -9.6% |
| Count | 356 | 340 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Stronach bearers went from 356 to 340 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 5,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #54,269 to #59,470.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Stronach
FAQ
Stronach surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Stronach?
The surname Stronach holds position #59,470 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Stronach surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stronach, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.