Explore the Family Name Stecklein
The meaning of Stecklein
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Stecho.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stecklein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stecklein has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,342nd most common surname, and by 2010 its ranking dropped marginally to 34,427. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Stecklein surname grew by 5.45%, from 624 in 2000 to 658 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Stecklein surname fell by 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,427 | -0.25% |
| Count | 624 | 658 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stecklein
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Stecklein surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as White, with a very small percentage identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 96.15% of those with the surname identified as White, while 2.24% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, although the percentage of those identifying as White had dropped slightly to 94.53%, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising to 3.65%. Those identifying with Two or more races fell from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Stecklein surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.53% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.65% | 62.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.06% | -17.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |