Explore the Family Name Steuber
The meaning of Steuber
German: metonymic occupational name for a miller, from an agent derivative of Middle High German stouben ‘to whip up dust’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Armin, Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Steuber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steuber has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,026 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had slipped to 36,286, a decrease of 13.3%. The count of individuals with the name also dropped from 680 to 617 during this period - a 9.26% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Steuber per 100,000 decreased by 16.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #36,286 | -13.3% |
| Count | 680 | 617 | -9.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steuber
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals subtle changes over the same decade. Predominantly, the Steuber surname has been associated with those of White ethnicity, accounting for 97.06% in 2000, which slightly reduced to 95.46% by 2010. While no Steubers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 they made up 0.81% of individuals with the surname. Similarly, the Hispanic representation rose from zero to 1.13% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races fell from 1.91% to 1.62%. There were no recorded individuals of Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 95.46% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.62% | -15.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |