Explore the Family Name Steere
The meaning of Steere
English: variant of Steer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Steere" saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 16,471 to 16,687. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6.78 percent over the same period, rising from 1,607 to 1,716. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a marginal decrease of around 3.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,471 | #16,687 | -1.31% |
| Count | 1,607 | 1,716 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.58 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steere
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname "Steere". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as either two or more races (rising by 100 percent) and Hispanic (increasing by 51.15 percent). Although a majority of individuals with the surname identified as white, this percentage saw a slight decline of 1.91 percent over the decade. Other ethnicities represented include Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all saw minor changes during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 94% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.98% | 51.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.86% | 100% |
| Black | 1% | 1.22% | 22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.52% | 4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.44% | 0.41% | -6.82% |