Explore the Family Name Stegen
The meaning of Stegen
North German, Dutch, and Flemish: variant of Stege.
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How common is the last name Stegen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stegen" saw a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,172nd most popular name and declined to the 72,568th spot in 2010, representing a change rate of -6.45%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly fell from 270 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, a drop of about 0.74%. This reflects a decrease in its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a negative 10% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #72,568 | -6.45% |
| Count | 270 | 268 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stegen
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Stegen surname was predominantly associated with White ethnic identity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.63% of those with the Stegen surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.39% in 2010, resulting in a -2.25% change. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.63% | 97.39% | -2.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |