Explore the Family Name Steady
The meaning of Steady
English: nickname from Middle English stedi, stedy(e) ‘stubborn, steadfast, firm’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steady in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Steady' saw a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 59,916 in popularity but fell to 63,373 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.77%. The count, or number of people with the surname 'Steady', remained consistent at 315 during this decade. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named 'Steady' per 100k also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #63,373 | -5.77% |
| Count | 315 | 315 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steady
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Steady', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 91.11% of those named 'Steady' identified as White, which slightly decreased to 90.79% in 2010. Hispanic identification showed the most significant increase, from 1.90% in 2000 to 4.13% in 2010, marking a substantial 117.37% change. Meanwhile, in both years, 3.49% identified as Black, while no individuals reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 90.79% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.13% | 117.37% |
| Black | 3.49% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |