Explore the Family Name Steenburgh
The meaning of Steenburgh
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Steinberg or Steinburg (see Stoneburg), or of Dutch and North German Steenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steenburgh in the United States?
The surname Steenburgh has steadily maintained its popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 72,022 and increased slightly in rank to 71,265 by 2010, reflecting a 1.05% change. The number of people with this last name also rose during this decade, from 252 to 274, marking an 8.73% increase. The frequency of the Steenburgh surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during this period, indicating that its relative prevalence among the population was stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #71,265 | 1.05% |
| Count | 252 | 274 | 8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steenburgh
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Steenburgh surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.65% of those with this last name identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 90.15%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, from 1.98% to 3.28%, representing a 65.66% change. Although a small percentage, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 4.01%, previously having been 0 in 2000. Those reporting two or more races declined slightly from 2.38% to 1.82%. There were no recorded changes in Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 90.15% | -3.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3.28% | 65.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.38% | 1.82% | -23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |