Explore the Family Name Steiner
The meaning of Steiner
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): agent derivative of Stein. It is both an occupational name for someone who worked with stone (a quarryman, stonecutter, or stonemason), and a topographic name for someone who lived on stony ground or near a prominent outcrop of rock. As a Jewish surname, it can also be artificial, distributed at random by Austrian clerks. This surname is also found elsewhere in Europe, e.g. in France (Alsace and Lorraine), Czechia, Croatia, and Slovenia (see also 4 below). 2. German: occupational name from Middle High German steinen ‘to set in precious stones, gems, boundary stones’ for a goldsmith, paver, or a land surveyor. 3. German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Steinau. 4. Germanized form of various Slavic adaptations of the German surname (see 1 above), such as Czech and Slovenian Šteiner, Štajnar, and Štajner (see Stainer and Stayner). Compare Stiner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Hans, Otto, Armin, Heinz, Markus, Dieter, Fritz, Helmut, Konrad, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Steiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Steiner" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 1,432nd in 2000 and dropped to 1,511th in 2010, a change of -5.52%. However, the overall count of people with the Steiner surname increased from 22,874 in 2000 to 23,735 in 2010, an increase of 3.76%. The proportion of people named Steiner per 100,000 decreased by -5.07% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,432 | #1,511 | -5.52% |
| Count | 22,874 | 23,735 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 8.48 | 8.05 | -5.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steiner
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname "Steiner", as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows noteworthy shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increase was seen in the Hispanic category, which went from 1.55% to 2.41%, a growth of 55.48%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw substantial growth, increasing by 45.45% from 0.44% to 0.64%. Individuals identifying as Two or more races experienced a 26.32% increase, with the proportion rising from 0.95% to 1.20%. People of White ethnicity still made up the vast majority, though there was a slight decrease of -1.45%, going from 96.03% to 94.64%. Other categories saw minor changes, with Black ethnic identity increasing by 11.54% and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreasing by -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.64% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.41% | 55.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.2% | 26.32% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0.87% | 11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.64% | 45.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.23% | -4.17% |
Steiner ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Steiner is French & German, which comprises 37.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (29.7%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (11.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 37.7% |
| British & Irish | 29.7% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 11.4% |
| Other | 21.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Steiner
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Steiner have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 64.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 64.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 64.20% |
What Steiner haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Steiner is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z150 and J-CTS5368, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weber, Mayer, Schneider, Schmidt, Wagner, Hoffman, Kramer, Herman, Becker, Meyer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Steiner surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Steiner have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Steiner" Surname 44.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Steiner" Surname 23.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Steiner" Surname 17.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Steiner" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Steiner?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Steiner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition