Explore the Family Name Stepps
The meaning of Stepps
Patronymic from Stepp, a variant of Flemish and Dutch Steps.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stepps in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stepps has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,147th in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had moved up to 53,316th position, reflecting a change of 9.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 320 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, an increase of 21.25%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Stepps per 100,000 increased by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #53,316 | 9.86% |
| Count | 320 | 388 | 21.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stepps
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the surname Stepps in either year, the proportion identifying as two or more races increased slightly by 1.55% in 2010. The percentage of white individuals with this surname rose from 61.88% to 63.40%, an increase of 2.46%. The Hispanic proportion also grew by 23.40%, from 1.88% to 2.32%. However, the proportion of Black individuals with the surname Stepps declined slightly, from 33.44% in 2000 to 32.22% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.88% | 63.4% | 2.46% |
| Black | 33.44% | 32.22% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.32% | 23.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |