Explore the Family Name Steeb
The meaning of Steeb
South German: nickname from Middle High German steb(e) ‘dust’, probably denoting a miller. Compare Staub. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steeb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steeb experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 52,500 to 54,864, a change of -4.5%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 1.08%, from 371 in 2000 to 375 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -7.14% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #54,864 | -4.5% |
| Count | 371 | 375 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steeb
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the surname Steeb were identified as White, with a slight reduction in percentage from 98.11% in 2000 to 97.07% in 2010. There was no recorded ethnicity data for other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 97.07% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |