Explore the Family Name Steiber
The meaning of Steiber
South German (Swabia): variant of Steuber.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steiber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steiber has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476, but by 2010 it had dropped to 72,332, a decrease of 8.81% in its ranking. The number of people with this surname also fell slightly during this period, from 278 to 269, representing a change of -3.24%. The proportion of people with the surname Steiber per 100,000 also decreased by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #72,332 | -8.81% |
| Count | 278 | 269 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steiber
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steiber, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, with a minimal increase from 93.53% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable rise of 44.44%, from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. A new presence of Asian/Pacific Islander was noted in 2010 at 2.23%, while the category of Two or more races, which was at 3.60% in 2000, was not represented in 2010. There were no changes in the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 93.68% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.6% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |