Explore the Family Name Steil
The meaning of Steil
German: topographic name for someone who lived on steep ground, from Middle High German steil ‘steep’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steil significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,514th most popular but jumped to 15,922nd by 2010—an impressive change of over 32%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1007 in 2000 to 1825 in 2010, indicating an increase of over 81%. The proportion per 100k people also grew by around 68%, further illustrating the rise in popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,514 | #15,922 | 32.29% |
| Count | 1,007 | 1,825 | 81.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.62 | 67.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steil
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Steil, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest group at 94.44% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 91.23% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant uptick in those identifying as Black, from 1.59% to 4.38%, marking a 175.47% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a modest increase from 1.69% to 2.08%. Moreover, individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 28.57%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in 2000 but appeared by 2010, making up 0.44% and 0.33% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 91.23% | -3.4% |
| Black | 1.59% | 4.38% | 175.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.08% | 23.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.53% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |