Explore the Family Name Steenhoek
The meaning of Steenhoek
Dutch: habitational name from Steenenhoek near Hardinxveld (Sout-Holland), a placename referring to a corner of a dike strengthened with stones.
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How common is the last name Steenhoek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steenhoek has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Steenhoek ranked 58,257th in terms of commonality with a count of 326 individuals bearing this surname, accounting for around 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 54,637th with an increase in the count to 377 individuals, raising the proportion to 0.13 per 100,000. This represents a growth of 6.21% in rank and a 15.64% increase in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #54,637 | 6.21% |
| Count | 326 | 377 | 15.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steenhoek
On the aspect of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Steenhoek identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of Steenhoek associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. While the percentage of White individuals with the surname saw a slight decrease from 97.85% in 2000 to 97.61% in 2010, it remains the predominant ethnic identity associated with the Steenhoek surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.61% | -0.25% |
| 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% |