Explore the Family Name Stecker
The meaning of Stecker
North German: 1. variant of Stecher 1, 2. 2. topographic name derived from Steck 1 for a grazing area marked by posts.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stecker experienced a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stecker was ranked 12,883rd in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had climbed to 10,462nd. This represents an increase of approximately 18.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,190 in 2000 to 3,073 in 2010, marking a 40.32% surge. The proportion of people named Stecker per 100,000 increased by 28.4%, moving from 0.81 to 1.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,883 | #10,462 | 18.79% |
| Count | 2,190 | 3,073 | 40.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 1.04 | 28.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stecker
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Stecker also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded instances of Stecker being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.05% to 1.01%. A majority of individuals with the Stecker surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 96.71% to 94.99%. The Hispanic demographic saw a notable increase, jumping from 1% to 2.34%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a modest increase from 0.87% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 94.99% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.34% | 134% |
| Black | 0.87% | 1.04% | 19.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.01% | -3.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |