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

Steans, 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 Steans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steans in America

Steans is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steans surname appeared 187 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 Steans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steans 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 Steans

The surname STEANS has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stæn," meaning "stone." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name STEANS can be found in the parish records of Wiltshire, England, in the year 1597. The name appears to have been concentrated in the southern counties of England during this time period, particularly in Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset.

In the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are no direct mentions of the surname STEANS. However, there are references to place names containing the word "stan" or "stone," which could be related to the origin of the surname.

One notable individual bearing the surname STEANS was Sir Henry Steans (1679-1744), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Malmesbury in Wiltshire from 1722 to 1727. Another historical figure was John Steans (1748-1821), a surgeon and author from Yorkshire, England, who wrote several medical treatises in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, William Steans (1812-1889) was a prominent English architect and surveyor, responsible for designing several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas. Additionally, James Steans (1836-1901) was an English cricketer who played for Hampshire County Cricket Club in the latter half of the 19th century.

Moving into the 20th century, Reverend Frederick Steans (1902-1986) was an Anglican priest and author who served as the Rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London from 1958 to 1972. He wrote several books on religious topics and was known for his contributions to the Church of England.

While the surname STEANS has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the origin and early development of this surname within the English context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steans

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

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

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