Explore the Family Name Steinberger
The meaning of Steinberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Steinberg (see Steinberg). Compare Stonebarger and Stoneberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steinberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steinberger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,252nd in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 15,907th, a change of -4.29%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Steinberger surname increased from 1,770 in 2000 to 1,827 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.22%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.06% over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,252 | #15,907 | -4.29% |
| Count | 1,770 | 1,827 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinberger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Steinberger surname. The majority identify as white, accounting for 95.37% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.22% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.58% to 1.81% during this period, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases. However, there were declines among those identifying as two or more races and Black. Please note, any data marked with (S) was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 96.22% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.81% | 14.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.55% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.49% | -68.99% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.49% | -20.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.44% | 10% |