2000
#10,243
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,888
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.07
Rare Last name
Strout
Derived from a place name meaning "marshy land overgrown with brushwood" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,137 Americans carry the last name Strout. That puts it at #11,074 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,262 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Strout 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Strout with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 109,262
Census rank
#11,074
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,736 bearers of the surname Strout in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11074th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Strout, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strout
Among Census respondents with the surname Strout, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Strout 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 Strout surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 2,504
- Two or more races2.8% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 70
- Black or African American1.8% · 48
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strout
Strout 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
#10,826
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,942
+54 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Down 583 places
2020
#11,074
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,736
-206 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.92
Rank movement Down 248 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,243 | 2,888 | 1.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,826 | 2,942 | 1.00 | +54 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 583 places |
| 2020 | #11,074 | 2,736 | 0.92 | -206 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 248 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 Strout 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 | #10,826 | #11,074 | -2.3% |
| Count | 2,942 | 2,736 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.00 | 0.92 | -8.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strout bearers went from 2,942 to 2,736 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 248 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,826 to #11,074.
FAQ
Strout surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strout?
Name Census estimates that about 3,137 living Americans carry the surname Strout. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,262 residents.
How common is Strout?
Strout ranks #11,074 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.92 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,736 people with the surname Strout. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,137), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.92 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.92 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Strout.
Has Strout become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strout went from 2,942 recorded bearers to 2,736. That is a decrease of 206 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,826 to #11,074.
What does the Census say about the background of Strout?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strout, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Strout in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (2,504 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strout appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Strout (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 Strout mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "marshy land overgrown with brushwood" 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 Strout (0.92 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 Strout?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Strout at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.