Explore the Family Name Steurer
The meaning of Steurer
German: occupational name, from Middle High German stiurære ‘court assistant; tax collector’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Steurer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Steurer displayed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 39,617th most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to 40,672nd place, marking a decrease of 2.66%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 522 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.87%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.19 to 0.18 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #40,672 | -2.66% |
| Count | 522 | 537 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steurer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of the individuals bearing the surname Steurer identified as White. The percentage stood at 98.47% in 2000 and experienced a minor decrease to 97.77% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of diversity within those carrying the Steurer name, with some identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which wasn't recorded in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were not recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 97.77% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |