Explore the Family Name Stegmann
The meaning of Stegmann
German: topographic name for someone who lived by a narrow or uphill path or by a plank bridge, from Middle High German stec ‘steep path or track, plank bridge’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Helmut, Johann, Gottfried, Hans, Matthias, Otto, Ralf, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Stegmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stegmann saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,946th and by 2010 had slipped to 41,799th, marking a decrease of 4.64%. Despite this decreased ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Stegmann surname rose marginally from 517 to 520, indicating a growth of 0.58%. However, when assessed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a dip of 5.26%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #41,799 | -4.64% |
| Count | 517 | 520 | 0.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stegmann
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stegmann, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, notable shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.32% of those bearing the Stegmann surname identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 95.58% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable over the decade, with a minor decrease from 2.32% to 2.31%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 0.97% to zero, while those reporting two or more races increased from none to 1.15%. The proportions identifying as Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.58% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.31% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |