Explore the Family Name Steines
The meaning of Steines
1. German and Luxembourgish: derivative of German Stein. 2. In some cases also an altered form of Norwegian Steinnes: habitational name from the farm name Steinnes in Ryfylke; see Stennes. 3. Possibly also an altered form of English Staines. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinold, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Steines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steines has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 34,599 but fell to 36,477 by 2010, a drop of 5.43 percent. The number of people with the Steines surname also dipped slightly from 619 in 2000 to 613 in 2010, a reduction of 0.97 percent. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 8.7 percent from 0.23 to 0.21 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #36,477 | -5.43% |
| Count | 619 | 613 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steines
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that there have been small changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steines. In 2000, those identifying as White made up the majority at 97.74 percent, dipping slightly to 96.90 percent by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 1.14 percent and 0.98 percent respectively. Those who identified with two or more races were present in the 2000 data at 1.13 percent but did not appear in 2010. The categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no individuals associated with the Steines surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.9% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |