Explore the Family Name Steff
The meaning of Steff
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Steffen, a German form of Latin Stephanus (see Steven). 2. English: nickname from Middle English stef ‘firm, unyielding, strong’. Compare Stiff.
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How common is the last name Steff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steff has seen a mild decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,385th in popularity and this rank dropped to 71,042 by 2010, marking a decline of 10.34%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also fell during this period, with 289 individuals in 2000 decreasing to 275 in 2010, a drop of 4.84%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Steff per 100,000 population also declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09 over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #71,042 | -10.34% |
| Count | 289 | 275 | -4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates an overwhelming majority of those with the Steff surname identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.27% in 2000 to 97.82% in 2010, a diminution of 0.46%. This suggests that while the Steff surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity, there may be a slight diversification occurring over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.82% | -0.46% |
| 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% |