Explore the Family Name Steverson
The meaning of Steverson
English: variant of Steveson. In early modern English, the consonant /r/ was sometimes vocalized in unstressed syllables and absorbed into the preceding vowel. This led to the occasional use of -er- as an altered form of -e- in unstressed syllables.
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How common is the last name Steverson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Steverson has seen a slight decline in rank from 11590 in 2000 to 11877 in 2010, representing a change of -2.48%. However, the count or the total number of people with this surname has increased by 6.08%, from 2485 in 2000 to 2636 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.92 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010, indicating a -3.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,590 | #11,877 | -2.48% |
| Count | 2,485 | 2,636 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.89 | -3.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Steverson
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Steverson, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native have slightly decreased. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity have seen an increase, with the latter growing by 73.89%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White has dropped slightly from 50.95% to 48.56%, while the Black population has remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of -0.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.95% | 48.56% | -4.69% |
| Black | 44.02% | 43.89% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 4.02% | 64.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.73% | 73.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.42% | -12.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.38% | -26.92% |