Explore the Family Name Stenback
The meaning of Stenback
Swedish: 1. ornamental name composed of the elements sten ‘stone’ (possibly from a placename) + back(e) ‘hill’. 2. (Stenbäck): ornamental name composed of the elements sten ‘stone’ (possibly from a placename) + bäck ‘stream’. Compare Stoneback.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stenback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stenback has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 103,193 and by 2010, it had shifted to 118,853 in rank, demonstrating a decline of 15.18 percent. The count also dropped from 161 individuals carrying the surname in 2000 to 146 in 2010, marking a decrease of 9.32 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 16.67 percent, moving from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #103,193 | #118,853 | -15.18% |
Count | 161 | 146 | -9.32% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stenback
When considering the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Stenback according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a consistent predominance of the White ethnicity group holding this surname. In 2000, 98.14 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White, and this number saw a slight dip to 97.95 percent by 2010. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities was recorded during both years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 98.14% | 97.95% | -0.19% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |