Explore the Family Name Steakley
The meaning of Steakley
Perhaps an Americanized form of Swiss German Steckli (see Steckley).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steakley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steakley saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,666th in popularity but fell to 37,591st by 2010, marking a change of -5.4%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped marginally, from 596 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, indicating a -0.67% change. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 individuals dipped from 0.22 to 0.2, experiencing a -9.09% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #37,591 | -5.4% |
| Count | 596 | 592 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steakley
The ethnic identity associated with the Steakley surname shows some changes over the decade as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White formed the largest group, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.81% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.17% to 1.35%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise, going from 1.34% to 3.89%. The categories of Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the Steakley surname for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 93.58% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 3.89% | 190.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.35% | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |