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

Steakley, 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 Steakley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steakley in America

Steakley is the 37591st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steakley surname appeared 592 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 Steakley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steakley to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Steakley

The surname Steakley originates from England and has its roots in the Middle Ages, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Stickley or Stickleigh, which are variations found in various counties across England, such as Somerset, Devon, and Shropshire.

The name Steakley is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "sticca" meaning a stake or post, and "leah" which refers to a woodland clearing or meadow. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have resided in a settlement located near a staked or fenced area within a wooded region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset, dated 1327, where a Robert de Stickeleygh is mentioned. This indicates that the surname had already been established and used during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name was sometimes spelled as Stickeley or Stickley, as evidenced by records from Dorset and Somerset. Variations such as Stickaley and Stickleigh were also present in certain areas.

Notably, the name Steakley appears in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the exact spelling and context in which it appears in the Domesday Book is unclear.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Steakley. These include:

1. John Steakley (1951-2010), an American science fiction writer known for his novels "Armor" and "Vampire$."
2. Thomas Steakley (1817-1896), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
3. William Steakley (1890-1965), an American judge who served as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
4. Benjamin Steakley (1799-1866), an American politician and soldier who fought in the War of 1812 and later served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
5. Robert Steakley (born 1947), an American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale outdoor installations and public art pieces.

While the surname Steakley is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval era in England, reflecting the settlements and linguistic influences that shaped its development over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steakley

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

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 Steakley 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Steakley has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Steakley was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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