Explore the Family Name Steffey
The meaning of Steffey
Americanized form of South German Steffi, from a pet form of the personal name Steffen, a German vernacular form of Latin Stephanus (see Steven).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steffey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steffey has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 12,443 to 12,944, a change of -4.03%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has slightly increased from 2,288 to 2,373, a growth of 3.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people has also seen a small decrease from 0.85 to 0.8, a change of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,443 | #12,944 | -4.03% |
| Count | 2,288 | 2,373 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.8 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffey
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steffey, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.81% to 96.63% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black have also seen minor decreases. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities and Hispanic origins have notably increased over the decade, with spikes of 192.31% and 162.3%, respectively. There was a decline in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category by -39.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.63% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.6% | 162.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.26% | 0.76% | 192.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.38% | -2.56% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.34% | -22.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.29% | -39.58% |