Explore the Family Name Steinauer
The meaning of Steinauer
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Steinau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steinauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steinauer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,472nd most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 84,463rd, a drop of approximately 9.02 percent. The absolute count of individuals bearing the name also decreased during this period, from 230 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, which represents a modest decline of 3.48 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Steinauer per 100,000 population also declined by about 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #84,463 | -9.02% |
| Count | 230 | 222 | -3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinauer
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Steinauer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Whites increased slightly from 90.87 percent in 2000 to 95.05 percent in 2010. However, the proportion identifying as Hispanic fell significantly during this period, from 6.52 percent in 2000 to just 2.25 percent in 2010, representing a reduction of 65.49 percent. No individuals with the surname Steinauer identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.87% | 95.05% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 6.52% | 2.25% | -65.49% |
| 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% |