Explore the Family Name Steffler
The meaning of Steffler
South German: patronymic from Steffl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steffler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steffler has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,859 with 489 people carrying that surname, approximately 0.18 per 100,000 people. By the year 2010, the rank had dropped to 45,740 and the count decreased to 467 individuals, representing about 0.16 per 100,000 people. This corresponds to a change of -9.27 in rank and a -4.5 change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #45,740 | -9.27% |
| Count | 489 | 467 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffler
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnicity associated with the Steffler surname. In 2000, 95.09% identified as White and 2.66% as Hispanic; no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Fast forward to 2010, those who identify as White dropped slightly to 91.65%, while the percentage of Hispanics increased to 4.50%. Interestingly, 2010 saw a small representation of 2.36% identifying with two or more races category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 91.65% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 4.5% | 69.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |