Explore the Family Name Steege
The meaning of Steege
German; Dutch (also Van der Steege): variant of Steeg. Compare Stege. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Armin, Kurt, Reinhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steege in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steege has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 26,566 in popularity with 863 individuals bearing it. By 2010, however, the ranking had dropped to 28,746 and the count had declined to 828, marking a decrease of 4.06%. This change also decreased the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 from 0.32 to 0.28, reflecting a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #28,746 | -8.21% |
| Count | 863 | 828 | -4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steege
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Steege surname identify as White, making up 96.62% of the total in 2010, down from 98.15% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.93% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, a jump of 120.43%. The data shows no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, by 2010, there were some who identified with two or more races, accounting for 0.85% of the total, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.62% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.05% | 120.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |