Explore the Family Name Stepan

How common is the last name Stepan in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Stepan has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,049 in popularity with 804 individuals bearing the name, which translated to a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 29,768, with the total count reduced to 790 individuals, marking a decrease of 6.13% in rank and a 1.74% reduction in overall count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% to 0.27.

20002010Change
Rank#28,049#29,768-6.13%
Count804790-1.74%
Proportion per 100k0.30.27-10%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stepan

When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stepan, the census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 96.27% in 2000 to 94.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.87% to 3.54%. There was also a notable rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 0.87% to 1.77%. However, no individuals with the Stepan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.

20002010Change
White96.27%94.05%-2.31%
Hispanic1.87%3.54%89.3%
Two or More Races0.87%1.77%103.45%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%