Explore the Family Name Steeber
The meaning of Steeber
Perhaps an Americanized form of German Stieber or Swiss German Stüber, probably a nickname for a restless person, from Middle High German stueben ‘to fly about (of dust), move in a fidgety manner’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steeber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steeber has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,735th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 52,267th, indicating a decrease of 9.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 417 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, marking a 4.8% reduction. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people bearing the Steeber surname declined from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, representing a 13.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #52,267 | -9.49% |
| Count | 417 | 397 | -4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steeber
When considering the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Steeber, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White, with 97.12% in 2000 and 96.73% in 2010. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within the Steeber surname population experienced a decline from 1.20% in 2000 to 0 in 2010. The Hispanic demographic saw an increase, rising from 0 in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, nor any who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 96.73% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |