Explore the Family Name Stepek
The meaning of Stepek
1. Polish (also Stępek): from a pet form of Stepan, personal name of Ukrainian or Rusyn (Lemko) origin, from Greek Stephanos (see Steven). 2. Polish (Stępek): derivative of the verb stąpać ‘to tread, to step’.
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How common is the last name Stepek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stepek has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,973rd most common last name in the United States, with 266 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, it had climbed slightly to the 68,122nd position, with a count of 289 individuals. This represents a growth rate of 1.23% over the decade, while proportionally remaining at 0.1 per 100k of the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #68,122 | 1.23% |
| Count | 266 | 289 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stepek
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Stepek identify as White, accounting for 95.49% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.85% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. However, there was a small percentage (1.73%) in 2010 who identified as belonging to two or more races, which was not present in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 95.85% | 0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |