Explore the Family Name Stege
The meaning of Stege
1. North German; Dutch (also Van der Stege): variant of Steg. Compare Steege. 2. Dutch (also Van der Stege): habitational name for someone from any of the places called (Ter) Steg(e). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Stege in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stege has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,908th, with 503 instances recorded in the census. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 45,886th and the count decreased to 465, marking a 7.55% drop. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.19 to 0.16, a decrease of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #45,886 | -12.17% |
| Count | 503 | 465 | -7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stege
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Stege name is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there has been a slight shift over the years. In 2000, 96.82% of Steges were White, but by 2010, that number dropped slightly to 94.19%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 1.39% in 2000 to 4.09% in 2010. However, there were no changes in the percentages of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the percentage of those reporting two or more races reduced from 1.19% in 2000 to none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 94.19% | -2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 4.09% | 194.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |