Explore the Family Name Steinacker
The meaning of Steinacker
German: from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + acker ‘(cultivated) field’, hence a topographic name for someone who lived near a stony field, or a habitational name from a place so called.
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How common is the last name Steinacker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steinacker underwent a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 57,985 in 2000, it slipped down to rank 59,901 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.3%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase of 2.74%, rising from 328 in 2000 to 337 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Steinacker per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #59,901 | -3.3% |
| Count | 328 | 337 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinacker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steinacker, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this name identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.56% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, surging from 1.52% to 2.97% over the same period. There was no change in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races, with all these categories reporting zero individuals in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.85% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.97% | 95.39% |
| 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% |