Explore the Family Name Steinkamp
The meaning of Steinkamp
North German: standardized form of Steenkamp, a topographic name for someone living by a field with a prominent rocky outcrop or boulder in it, from Middle Low German stēn ‘rock, stone’ + kamp ‘enclosed field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steinkamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steinkamp has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,502nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 17,682nd position, marking a change of -7.15%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1,603 in 2000 to 1,587 in 2010, a small decrease of 1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also witnessed an 8.47% decline, moving from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.54 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,502 | #17,682 | -7.15% |
| Count | 1,603 | 1,587 | -1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.54 | -8.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinkamp
In terms of ethnicity, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, Steinkamp is heavily associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. This group represented 97.82% of those with this surname in 2000, slightly dipping to 97.61% in 2010. There was a minor increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Hispanic representation fell from 0.87% to 0.82% over the same period. There were no significant changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during these years, with the percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97.61% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.13% | 13% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 0.82% | -5.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |