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

Stebe, 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 Stebe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stebe in America

Stebe is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stebe surname appeared 130 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 Stebe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stebe 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 Stebe

The surname STEBE originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "steb," which means "shaft" or "pole." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession related to the production or use of poles or shafts, such as a woodworker or a blacksmith.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Stebe, Steben, and Stebbe. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Bielefeld, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, from the year 1572.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname STEBE. One of the earliest recorded was Johann Stebe, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1542 to 1610. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable STEBE was Christoph Stebe, a German composer and organist who lived from 1580 to 1648. He was known for his contributions to the development of Protestant church music during the Baroque era.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Stebe (1730-1803) was a renowned German scholar and author. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including history, literature, and philosophy, and his works were widely read across Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, Carl Friedrich Stebe (1806-1879) was a German architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the development of several major cities in Germany, including Berlin and Hamburg, and his designs influenced the architectural landscape of the time.

Another prominent figure was Theodor Stebe (1866-1932), a German politician and activist. He was actively involved in the workers' rights movement and served as a member of the Reichstag (the German parliament) for several years.

While the STEBE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the German regions, where it emerged as a surname closely tied to occupations and professions related to the production or use of poles and shafts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stebe

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

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

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