Explore the Family Name Steinhauser
The meaning of Steinhauser
Austrian German: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Steinhaus, or a topographic name for someone living in a stone-built house. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Steinhauser in the United States?
The surname "Steinhauser" has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,311th most popular surname and by 2010 it had slipped slightly to the 20,750th position, signaling a marginal drop of 2.16%. However, the number of individuals bearing this name increased modestly from 1,218 in 2000 to 1,274 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 4.6%. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 4.44% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,311 | #20,750 | -2.16% |
| Count | 1,218 | 1,274 | 4.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinhauser
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those with the Steinhauser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.39% claimed White ethnicity dropping slightly to 94.82% in 2010. The percentage of Steinhausers identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in the proportion of Steinhausers identifying as being of Two or more races, escalating from 0.66% to 1.10%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.82% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.69% | 73.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.1% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |