2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Steburg
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Steburg.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Steburg. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Steburg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Steburg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Steburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Steburg
The surname "Steburg" has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Swedish word "stöbur," which means "stable" or "barn." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked with horses or livestock, or perhaps lived near a stable or barn.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Steburg" can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s, where it was spelled "Stöburgsson." This patronymic form indicates that the name was originally passed down from father to son, following the traditional Swedish naming conventions of the time.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name "Steburg" appeared in various regions of Sweden, including Småland, Västergötland, and Östergötland. It is noteworthy that the spelling of the name underwent slight variations, with forms such as "Stöburg" and "Stöberg" being documented in historical records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "Steburg" was Johan Steburg, born in 1683 in the village of Torsåker, Småland. He was a farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to carry on the family name in the region for several generations.
Another notable figure was Brita Steburg, born in 1721 in Östergötland. She was a prominent figure in her local community and was known for her skilled embroidery work, which earned her recognition among the nobility of the time.
In the 19th century, the name "Steburg" gained wider recognition with the birth of Carl Wilhelm Steburg (1824-1898), a Swedish author and journalist who wrote extensively about social and political issues of his time. His works played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the intellectual discourse of the era.
Another prominent individual with the surname "Steburg" was Anna Steburg (1856-1932), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Stockholm and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in Sweden.
Throughout its history, the surname "Steburg" has maintained a strong presence in Sweden, albeit with varying degrees of prominence. While it may not be one of the most common surnames in the country, it has left an indelible mark on Swedish society through the contributions of its bearers in various fields, from agriculture and craftsmanship to literature and education.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Steburg
Among Census respondents with the surname Steburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Steburg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Steburg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 92
- Black or African American6.9% · 7
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Steburg
Steburg appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-25 bearers (-19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,707 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -25 bearers (-19.7%) | Down 21,707 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Steburg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #154,755 | -16.3% |
| Count | 127 | 102 | -19.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Steburg bearers went from 127 to 102 (-19.7% change). The surname moved down 21,707 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #154,755.
FAQ
Steburg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Steburg?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Steburg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Steburg?
Steburg ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Steburg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Steburg.
Has Steburg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Steburg went from 127 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 25 (-19.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Steburg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Steburg, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Black (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Steburg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Steburg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Black (6.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Steburg (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Steburg mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place called Steburg. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Steburg (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Steburg?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.