Explore the Family Name Steckley
The meaning of Steckley
Americanized form of Swiss German Steckli or Stächeli, from Middle High German steckel(in) ‘small stick, cudgel’ (see Steck). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Steckley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steckley saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,855th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 73,666th place, representing a 19.09% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 303 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, a 13.2% reduction. This resulted in a proportional decrease from 0.11 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking an 18.18% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #73,666 | -19.09% |
| Count | 303 | 263 | -13.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steckley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Steckley identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.70% in 2000 to 93.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Steckleys identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase during the same period, rising from 1.98% to 3.42%, which represents a 72.73% change. No Steckleys were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 93.16% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.42% | 72.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |