Explore the Family Name Stieve
The meaning of Stieve
North German: 1. nickname from Middle Low German stīf ‘stiff, rigid’. 2. from a vernacular short form of the personal name Stephanus, see Steven.
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How common is the last name Stieve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stieve has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd and by 2010, it dropped to 57,914th, marking a change of -6.95%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 357 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, a decrease of -1.68%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #57,914 | -6.95% |
| Count | 357 | 351 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stieve
As for its ethnic identity distribution, it's notable that the vast majority of individuals with the Stieve surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.76% of those with this surname were White, and this figure only slightly decreased to 97.15% in 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.15% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |