Explore the Family Name Steinburg
The meaning of Steinburg
1. German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Steinburg ‘stone castle’. Compare Stoneburg.
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How common is the last name Steinburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steinburg slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Steinburg was ranked as the 104,819th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to the 104,602nd position, marking a subtle change of 0.21%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 158 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, a rise of 8.23%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.06, showing no noticeable change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #104,602 | 0.21% |
| Count | 158 | 171 | 8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinburg
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Steinburg surname identify as White. This held true for both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 91.77% to 90.06%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander identity which went from 0% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor decline from 4.43% to 4.09%, while the proportions for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.77% | 90.06% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.43% | 4.09% | -7.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |