Explore the Family Name Steinfeld
The meaning of Steinfeld
1. German: habitational name from any of the places called Steinfeld, from Old German stein ‘stone’ + feld ‘open country’. 2. German: topographic name from a field name composed of Stein ‘stone’ + Feld ‘field’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Stein ‘stone’ + Feld ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Alter, Ari, Chaim, Chavie, Moishe, Yehuda.
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How common is the last name Steinfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steinfeld has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 21,958 in terms of frequency but slipped to 22,359 by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.83%. Despite this decline in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Steinfeld actually increased from 1,101 in 2000 to 1,152 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.63%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname declined by 4.88%, falling from 0.41 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,958 | #22,359 | -1.83% |
| Count | 1,101 | 1,152 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinfeld
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Steinfeld saw some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Steinfeld surname identify as White, comprising 96.73% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.49% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races also dropped by 11.86%, from 1.18% to 1.04%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname rose significantly by 61.38% over the course of the decade, increasing from 1.45% to 2.34%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the Steinfeld surname in either year, while the Black community seeing an increase from 0 to 0.87% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.49% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.34% | 61.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.04% | -11.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |