Explore the Family Name Stephney
The meaning of Stephney
Probably an altered form of English Stepney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stephney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stephney has seen a slight increase in the US over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 69,854th most common with 262 individuals carrying it. By 2010, it had risen to 65,424th and was borne by 303 people, representing a 15.65% increase. Despite this rise in rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #65,424 | 6.34% |
| Count | 262 | 303 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stephney
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Stephney surname identify as Black. In 2000, 87.02% of the Stephneys identified themselves as such, though this percentage decreased slightly to 82.51% by 2010. A notable change was observed in those identifying as two or more races, which increased by 63.08% from 3.44% in 2000 to 5.61% in 2010. Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010 at 3.63%, where there was none previously recorded. The proportion of Stephneys identifying as White saw a minor increase from 7.63% to 7.92%, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.02% | 82.51% | -5.18% |
| White | 7.63% | 7.92% | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 3.44% | 5.61% | 63.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |