Explore the Family Name Stegman
The meaning of Stegman
Altered form of German Stegmann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Stegman in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stegman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,239 in popularity with a count of 2,585 individuals. By 2010, it moved up to the rank of 11,174 with an increased count of 2,830 individuals, marking a growth rate of about 0.58%. The proportion of people with the Stegman surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.96 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,239 | #11,174 | 0.58% |
| Count | 2,585 | 2,830 | 9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stegman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stegman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identified as White, with 96.29% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 95.44% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 44.25%, moving from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.19% in 2000 to 0.42% in 2010. On the other hand, those reporting two or more races decreased by 26.8%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native population slightly declined by 7.41%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black saw a small increase from 0.54% in 2000 to 0.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.44% | -0.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.51% | 44.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.71% | -26.8% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.67% | 24.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.42% | 121.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.25% | -7.41% |