Explore the Family Name Steffl
The meaning of Steffl
South German: from a pet form of the personal name Steffen, a German vernacular form of Latin Stephanus (see Steven). It is also found in Czechia, where it is mostly spelled Šteffl. See also Stefl.
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How common is the last name Steffl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steffl has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 55,376th most common surname in the United States, while by the year 2010, it had moved up to the 53,316th position—an increase of 3.72 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 347 in 2000 to 388 in 2010—a growth rate of 11.82 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #53,316 | 3.72% |
| Count | 347 | 388 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffl
When looking at the ethnic identity of those carrying the surname Steffl, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, nearly 98 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly decreased to around 96 percent by 2010. In 2000, approximately 1.44 percent identified as Hispanic, but this dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, by 2010, about 2.32 percent of individuals with the Steffl surname reported having two or more ethnic identities. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.39% | -1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |