Explore the Family Name Steinkraus
The meaning of Steinkraus
North German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle Low German stēn ‘stone(ware)’ + krōs, krūs ‘jug’, German Stein + Krauss, hence a metonymic occupational name for a potter or an occupational name for an innkeeper. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Steinkraus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Steinkraus has decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Steinkraus ranked as the 51,583rd most popular surname but dropped to 55,741st position in 2010, marking an 8.06% decrease. The number of people with this surname also experienced a slight drop during this period, going from 379 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, which represents a fall of 2.9%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.14 individuals named Steinkraus in 2000, and by 2010, that figure had declined by 14.29% to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #55,741 | -8.06% |
| Count | 379 | 368 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinkraus
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Steinkraus, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.1% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease of 2.05% by 2010, coming down to 95.11%. Interestingly, there was a rise in the Hispanic representation within this surname group, from zero in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category showed marginal growth over the decade, increasing from 1.85% to 1.9%. There were no reported changes in the categories of Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.11% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |