Explore the Family Name Steinway
The meaning of Steinway
Americanized form of German Steinweg, a topographic name for someone living at a stone (not dirt) road, from Middle High German stein ‘stone’ + weg ‘path’. History: The well-known firm of piano makers called Steinway was founded by Heinrich Steinweg (1797–1871) in Brunswick, Germany, in 1835. He was born in Wolfshagen, Germany, and in 1851 moved with his three sons to NY, changing his name to Steinway. The firm expanded with new designs by Christian Steinway (1825–89) and remained in family ownership until 1972.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steinway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Steinway has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Steinway was ranked 66,676th most popular surname but dropped to the 73,215th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.81%. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 277 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, representing a 4.33% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #73,215 | -9.81% |
| Count | 277 | 265 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steinway
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Steinway surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease in this population from 95.67% to 95.09%. The Hispanic population also saw a minor decrease from 3.25% to 3.02%. There were no recorded changes in the populations identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 95.09% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.02% | -7.08% |
| 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% |