Explore the Family Name Steffensen
The meaning of Steffensen
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Steffen. Compare Steffenson and Stephenson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Aksel, Kresten, Nils.
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How common is the last name Steffensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steffensen has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 23,698 in terms of prevalence within the United States. By 2010, it had risen slightly to 23,153, representing a change of 2.3%. The number of individuals with the Steffensen surname also increased from 997 to 1,102 during this period, reflecting a growth rate of 10.53%. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100k population remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,698 | #23,153 | 2.3% |
| Count | 997 | 1,102 | 10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffensen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Steffensen identify as White, with percentages of 95.69% and 95.74% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. The second most common ethnicity is 'Two or more races', which decreased by 22.14% over the decade. A significant decrease was also observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping from 1.00% to 0.45%. Conversely, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.70% to 1.18%. Furthermore, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.2% to 1.54% between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 95.74% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.54% | 28.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 1.18% | 68.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.09% | -22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.45% | -55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |