Explore the Family Name Steffan
The meaning of Steffan
German and Dutch: variant of Steffen and Stephan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steffan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Steffan' saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Steffan' ranked 15,139 in popularity but dropped to 15,777 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.21%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of people carrying the 'Steffan' surname increased from 1,787 in 2000 to 1,847 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.36%. However, when it comes to proportion per 100,000 people, the surname experienced a minor fall of 4.55%, going down from 0.66 to 0.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,139 | #15,777 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,787 | 1,847 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.63 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Steffan'. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 96.25% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 94.59% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.18% to 2.71% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 123.53% in the Black population carrying the 'Steffan' surname, albeit still relatively small in numbers. The ethnicity category of Two or more races also saw an increase, growing by 66.67% from 2000 to 2010. No changes were observed in the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.59% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.71% | 24.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.3% | 66.67% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.76% | 123.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |