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

Steckline, 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 Steckline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steckline in America

Steckline is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steckline surname appeared 151 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 Steckline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steckline 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 Steckline

The surname Steckline originates from the German language and has its roots in the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German words "Stecken" meaning "stick" or "staff," and "lein," a diminutive suffix, essentially translating to "little stick" or "small staff."

The name's earliest known recordings can be traced back to the 14th century, appearing in various German municipal records and chronicles. One notable example is a mention of a Hans Steckline in the Annals of Mainz, dated 1387. This historical document recounts his role as a skilled woodworker and craftsman, suggesting a potential connection between the name and an occupation or trade involving sticks or wooden implements.

In the 15th century, the Steckline surname was present in several regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. A notable figure from this era was Johann Steckline (c. 1420-1492), a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Leipzig.

As the Steckline family expanded across German-speaking territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Stecklyn, Stecklin, and Stecklein. These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences, but they all shared the common root and meaning.

During the 16th century, the Steckline surname gained prominence in the region of Franconia. Records from this time period mention a wealthy merchant named Hans Steckline (c. 1510-1578) who established a successful trading business in Nuremberg.

Another noteworthy figure was Katharina Steckline (c. 1565-1631), a prominent figure in the Reformation movement. She was renowned for her advocacy of women's education and her efforts to promote literacy among girls in Protestant communities.

As people migrated across Europe, the Steckline surname also found its way into other countries. In the 17th century, there are records of Steckline families settling in the Netherlands, where the name was adapted to Stekelijn or Stekelijn.

Throughout its history, the Steckline surname has been associated with various occupations, from woodworkers and craftsmen to scholars and merchants. While the exact origins of the name remain open to interpretation, its connection to the German language and the symbolism of sticks or staffs is a recurring theme.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steckline

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

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

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