Explore the Family Name Steig
The meaning of Steig
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived by a steep track or path, from Middle High German steige, German Steig ‘steep path or track’. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Steig, found in two places, derived from Old Norse stíga ‘ascend’, denoting a steep mountain side or a hill where the farm is located. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Steig in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steig has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,567 in popularity and had 408 counts. A decade later, the ranking dropped to 54,864 with a count of 375, indicating a decrease in popularity by 12.97% and a numerical drop of 8.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, showing a 13.33% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #54,864 | -12.97% |
| Count | 408 | 375 | -8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steig
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Steig identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.79% in 2000 to 96.80% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity associated with the surname Steig, from zero in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.8% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 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% |