Explore the Family Name Steensen
The meaning of Steensen
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Steen, from Old Norse steinn ‘stone’. Compare Steenson 2 and Stenson 4. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik. German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Steensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steensen has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Steensen was ranked at 83,004 and the count of people with this surname was 211. By 2010, the rank had improved to 81,772 and the count increased to 231, marking a change of 1.48 in rank and 9.48 in count. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Steensen per 100k remained steady at 0.08 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #81,772 | 1.48% |
| Count | 211 | 231 | 9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steensen
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Steensen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, representing 97.63% and 96.10% respectively, showing a decrease of 1.57%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.1% | -1.57% |
| 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% |