Explore the Family Name Steigerwald
The meaning of Steigerwald
German: topographic name from any of the ranges of wooded hills in Franconia so named, from a derivative of Old High German stīc ‘steep path or track’ + wald ‘forest’.
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How common is the last name Steigerwald in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steigerwald has risen slightly in popularity over the years. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 13,931, increasing to 13,721 by 2010, which marks a change of 1.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth from 1,986 in 2000 to 2,206 in 2010, an increase of 11.08%. The proportion of Steigerwalds per 100,000 people saw a minor rise as well, moving from 0.74 to 0.75, or a 1.35% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,931 | #13,721 | 1.51% |
| Count | 1,986 | 2,206 | 11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.75 | 1.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steigerwald
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Steigerwald surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, accounting for 96.98% in 2000 and 96.46% in 2010. While there was a slight decline of 0.54% in this category, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 36.76%, going from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010. There was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which decreased from 0.55% to 0.41%, marking a 25.45% drop. Those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.76% to 0.95%, a 25% increase. However, there were no recorded changes for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 96.46% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.86% | 36.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.95% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.41% | -25.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |