Explore the Family Name Steinhofer
The meaning of Steinhofer
German: habitational name for someone living at a farm named Steinhof (see Steinhoff). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Steinhofer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steinhofer has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 73,659 in terms of prevalence and dropped to a rank of 81,772 by 2010, reflecting an 11.01% decrease. The actual count of people carrying this surname also fell from 245 to 231 during this period, representing a 5.71% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the name Steinhofer per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #81,772 | -11.01% |
| Count | 245 | 231 | -5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinhofer
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Steinhofer surname identify as White, although there was a slight shift in these figures between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 1.83%, from 98.78% in 2000 to 96.97% in 2010. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows a new emergence of Hispanic heritage among those with the Steinhofer surname, at 2.16%. However, the figures for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 96.97% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |