Explore the Family Name Stegmeier
The meaning of Stegmeier
German: variant of Stegmaier. Some characteristic forenames: German Eberhard, Gunther, Helmut, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Stegmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stegmeier has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Stegmeier was ranked at 78,326 but it climbed to the 75,564th spot in 2010. This jump in rank represents an increase of 3.53%. In terms of the overall count, there were 227 individuals carrying the surname Stegmeier in 2000, which grew by 12.33% to 255 by 2010. The proportion of individuals named Stegmeier per 100 thousand people also saw a growth of 12.5%, rising from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #75,564 | 3.53% |
| Count | 227 | 255 | 12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stegmeier
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Stegmeier identified as White. In 2000, 98.68% of Stegmeiers identified as White, though this decreased slightly to 96.47% by 2010. There was no recorded ethnicity data for Stegmeiers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a slight shift in 2010 where 1.96% of Stegmeiers identified as Hispanic, a category that had previously recorded no individuals in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.47% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |