Explore the Family Name Steffy
The meaning of Steffy
Variant of Steffey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steffy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Steffy' has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Steffy' was ranked 15,785 with a count of 1,695 individuals bearing this surname, making it represent 0.63 individuals per 100,000. By 2010, although the count of individuals with this surname only slightly decreased to 1,635, its rank dropped to 17,311, and its proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 12.7% to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,785 | #17,311 | -9.67% |
| Count | 1,695 | 1,635 | -3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.55 | -12.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steffy
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the 'Steffy' surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified as White with 96.46% in 2000 and 95.41% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in its association with Hispanic ethnicity from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Despite zero percentage points in 2000, by 2010 it was found that 0.37% of those with the surname identified as Black and 0.55% as Asian/Pacific Islander. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identification also saw an increase from 0.53% to 0.86%. However, there was a decrease in the proportion of people identifying with two or more races, from 1.06% in 2000 to 0.73% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.41% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.08% | 41.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.86% | 62.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0.73% | -31.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |