Explore the Family Name Steinbrook
The meaning of Steinbrook
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Steinbrüchel or perhaps German Steinbruch: occupational name for a stone worker, from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + break ‘break, fracture’ + -el agent suffix. Compare Stainbrook. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Steinbruck or Steinbrück: habitational name from any of the places called Steinbruck, Steinbrück, Steinenbruck, Steinenbrück. History: The progenitor of at least some of the Steinbrooks appears to be Jacob Steinbrüchel or Steinbruch, a German from Switzerland who arrived in PA in the middle of the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Steinbrook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steinbrook has seen a marginal rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Steinbrook was ranked 85,643rd most common surname in the U.S and by 2010 it moved up to the 84,136th position, indicating a 1.76% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 203 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, a 9.85% increment. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #84,136 | 1.76% |
| Count | 203 | 223 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinbrook
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Steinbrook name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of those with the surname identify as White, remaining consistent at 95.07% across both years. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (3.14%) of individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |