Explore the Family Name Steiert
The meaning of Steiert
South German: probably a variant of Steier 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Markus.
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How common is the last name Steiert in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Steiert" decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Steiert was ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped to the 64,559th spot, a decrease of 3.47%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly from 300 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, reflecting a 2.67% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decrease from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #64,559 | -3.47% |
| Count | 300 | 308 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steiert
On the subject of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steiert has seen minor shifts. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.33% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. The category of "Two or more races" also saw a decline from 2.00% to 1.62%. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Steiert surname grew to 1.95% in 2010 which was nonexistent in the 2000 census. There were no individuals with the surname Steiert identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 94.81% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.62% | -19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |