Explore the Family Name Steinbrink
The meaning of Steinbrink
German: habitational name from either of the places, in Hanover and the Rhineland, named with stein ‘rock’ + brink ‘edge, slope, grazing land’.
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How common is the last name Steinbrink in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steinbrink saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 42,830 in 2000 to 43,811 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.29%. However, in terms of count, the number of people bearing the surname rose from 476 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 3.36%. Despite this growth in count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #43,811 | -2.29% |
| Count | 476 | 492 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinbrink
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Steinbrink identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slightly declining trend, from 96.85% to 96.75%. The representation within the Hispanic ethnicity increased notably, however, jumping from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010, which indicates a significant growth of 61.11%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dwindled to zero in 2010 from 1.26% in 2000. No Steinbrinks were recorded as identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 96.75% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.03% | 61.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |