Explore the Family Name Sharpsteen
The meaning of Sharpsteen
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Scharfstein, an artificial name from German scharff ‘sharp’ + Stein ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharpsteen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sharpsteen has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 58999 among all surnames with a total count of 321 bearers. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 59470, even though the number of individuals with this surname had actually risen to 340. The proportion of people named Sharpsteen per 100k remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #59,470 | -0.8% |
| Count | 321 | 340 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharpsteen
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Sharpsteen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an almost entirely white demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicity were recorded under this name. The percentage of white Sharpsteens saw a minor increase from 97.20% in 2000 to 97.35% in 2010. There were also no records of people with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 97.35% | 0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |