Explore the Family Name Steiman
The meaning of Steiman
1. Americanized form of German Steimann: probably a variant of Steinmann. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Steinman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Hyman, Yehuda.
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How common is the last name Steiman in the United States?
The Steiman surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decline in popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Steiman was ranked 73659, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 90495, showing a change of -22.86 percent. The count also decreased from 245 individuals in 2000 to 204 in 2010, marking a decrease of -16.73 percent. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Steiman surname also declined from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a decline of -22.22 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #90,495 | -22.86% |
| Count | 245 | 204 | -16.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steiman
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Steiman identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both the 2000 and 2010 census, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the proportion of those identifying as White did slightly decrease from 97.14 percent in 2000 to 96.57 percent in 2010, a small change of -0.59 percent. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.04 percent in 2000 to 2.45 percent in 2010, showing an increase of 20.10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.57% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.45% | 20.1% |
| 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% |