Explore the Family Name Steinhilber
The meaning of Steinhilber
German (Württemberg): habitational name for someone from Steinhilben, named with Old High German stein ‘stone’ + hülwe, hülbe ‘puddle, muddy or marshy ground’. Some characteristic forenames: German Theodor, Wilhelm, Bernhard, Otto, Reinhold, Udo.
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How common is the last name Steinhilber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steinhilber has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 34,150th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 35,993rd, a change of -5.4%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 628 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, a -0.8% change. Similarly, the proportion per 100k fell by -8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #34,150 | #35,993 | -5.4% |
Count | 628 | 623 | -0.8% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinhilber
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of people with the surname Steinhilber. As of 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.86%), a slight decrease from 96.02% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 2.39% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010, a 90.91% change. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native according to the census data.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.02% | 94.86% | -1.21% |
Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.73% | 90.91% |
Hispanic | 2.39% | 2.09% | -12.55% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |