Find out how popular the last name Ste is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ste.

Ste, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ste surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ste in America

Ste is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ste surname appeared 133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ste.

The history of the last name Ste

The surname "Ste" originated in medieval England during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stede," which meant a place, homestead, or farm. This name was likely adopted by families who lived in a particular place or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Stede," indicating that it referred to a specific location.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Sted," "Stede," and "Stede." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the medieval period, surnames were often associated with specific places or landmarks. The name "Ste" may have been derived from place names like Stede in Northamptonshire, Stede in Suffolk, or Stede in Yorkshire. It is also possible that the name originated from a now-lost or obscure place name.

Notable individuals with the surname "Ste" throughout history include:

1. William de Stede (1230-1295), a prominent landowner and nobleman in Worcestershire, England.
2. John Sted (1390-1458), an English churchman and ecclesiastical administrator who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
3. Margaret Stede (1510-1578), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London, known for her charitable contributions to the city's poor.
4. Thomas Ste (1635-1701), a Puritan minister and author who wrote extensively on religious themes during the English Restoration period.
5. Richard Sted (1720-1783), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to be used throughout England, with various spellings and variations emerging. While its exact origins may be difficult to pinpoint, the surname "Ste" has a rich history deeply rooted in the medieval English landscape and its early settlers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ste

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ste.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ste was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ste was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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