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

Strout, 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 Strout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Strout in America

Strout is the 10826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Strout surname appeared 2,942 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Strout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Strout 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 Strout

The surname Strout is believed to have originated in England, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "strout," which means "a marshy piece of land" or "a small stream." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near such geographical features.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Strout can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devonshire, dated 1194, which mention a "William Strout." This indicates that the name was already in use during the late 12th century in the southwestern region of England.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Stroute," "Strut," and "Stroutte," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. These variations likely stem from the local dialects and pronunciations of the time.

The name Strout is also linked to several place names in England, such as Stroud in Gloucestershire and Stroud Green in London. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Strout include:

1. William Strout (c. 1540 - 1612), an English merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a free school in Sevenoaks, Kent.
2. Sir John Strout (1617 - 1689), an English soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Charles II.
3. Mary Strout (1682 - 1745), an American settler and one of the first English-born residents of what is now Maine.
4. Ezekiel Strout (1732 - 1817), an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later served as a judge in Maine.
5. John Strout (1790 - 1872), an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania in the 1840s.

Throughout its history, the surname Strout has also been associated with various occupations, such as farming, trade, and public service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Strout

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

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

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