Explore the Family Name Steffel
The meaning of Steffel
German: variant of Steffl. It is also found in Czechia, where it is mostly spelled Šteffel.
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How common is the last name Steffel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steffel in the United States has slightly decreased over time. In 2000, its rank was 35,003, and it dropped to 38,389 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 9.67%. The number of individuals with the Steffel surname also decreased from 610 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, marking a 5.41% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Steffel per 100,000 population went down by 13.04%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #38,389 | -9.67% |
| Count | 610 | 577 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffel
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Steffel saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (99.18%) of the people with the Steffel surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 96.01% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 2.25%, while the count of those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased to 1.21%. There were no individuals with the Steffel surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 96.01% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |