2000
#14,503
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,884
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.70
Rare Last name
Strozier
Derived from the German surname "Strassler," an occupational name for a road builder or street cleaner.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,369 Americans carry the last name Strozier. That puts it at #13,977 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 144,683 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Strozier 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
2.4K
1 in 144,683
Census rank
#13,977
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,066 bearers of the surname Strozier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13977th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Strozier, the largest self-reported group is Black at 67.7%. The next largest groups are White (25.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Strozier
The surname Strozier finds its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "strozziere," which referred to a maker or seller of strozzas, a type of ornamental necklace or choker worn by women during that time.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Strozier can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Florence. In 1278, a document from the Florentine archives mentions a certain "Filippo di Strozza," which suggests that the name was already in use by that time.
As the Strozzi family grew in prominence, their name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. One notable example is the inclusion of the Strozzi family in the "Libro di Montaperti," a 14th-century chronicle detailing the events surrounding the Battle of Montaperti in 1260.
During the Renaissance period, several members of the Strozzi family gained significant renown. Filippo Strozzi (1489-1538) was a prominent banker and politician who played a crucial role in the political affairs of Florence. His cousin, Piero Strozzi (1510-1558), was a renowned military leader and served as a Marshal of France under King Henry II.
Another notable figure was Bernardo Strozzi (1581-1644), a influential Genoese painter known for his masterful chiaroscuro technique and portraits. His works can be found in museums and galleries across Europe, including the Louvre in Paris and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
In the 17th century, the name Strozzi appeared in various place names around Tuscany, such as the village of Strozzavolpe, which translates to "Strozziwolf" or "Wolfneck," possibly referring to the ornamental necklace worn by the local nobility.
As the Strozzi family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe, variations of the name emerged, including Strozier, Strozza, and Strozziere. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Strozzi (1619-1687), a Venetian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history of Venice and its noble families.
Throughout the centuries, the Strozier surname has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military leaders, reflecting the diverse and rich history of this Italian family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Strozier
Among Census respondents with the surname Strozier, the largest self-reported group is Black at 67.7%. The next largest groups are White (25.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Strozier 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 Strozier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American67.7% · 1,399
- White25.7% · 530
- Two or more races3.5% · 73
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 52
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Strozier
Strozier 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
#14,599
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,039
+155 bearers (+8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 96 places
2020
#13,977
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,066
+27 bearers (+1.3%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Up 622 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,503 | 1,884 | 0.70 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,599 | 2,039 | 0.69 | +155 bearers (+8.2%) | Down 96 places |
| 2020 | #13,977 | 2,066 | 0.69 | +27 bearers (+1.3%) | Up 622 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 Strozier 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 | #14,599 | #13,977 | 4.3% |
| Count | 2,039 | 2,066 | 1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Strozier bearers went from 2,039 to 2,066 (+1.3% change). The surname moved up 622 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,599 to #13,977.
FAQ
Strozier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Strozier?
Name Census estimates that about 2,369 living Americans carry the surname Strozier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 144,683 residents.
How common is Strozier?
Strozier ranks #13,977 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.69 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 2,066 people with the surname Strozier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,369), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.69 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 Strozier.
Has Strozier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Strozier went from 2,039 recorded bearers to 2,066. That is an increase of 27 (+1.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,599 to #13,977.
What does the Census say about the background of Strozier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Strozier, the largest self-reported group is Black at 67.7%. The next largest groups are White (25.7%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Strozier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.7% (1,399 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Strozier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (67.7%), White (25.7%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Strozier (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 Strozier mean?
Derived from the German surname "Strassler," an occupational name for a road builder or street cleaner. 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 Strozier (0.69 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 share the surname Strozier?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.