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

Steeb, 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 Steeb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steeb in America

Steeb is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steeb surname appeared 375 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 Steeb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steeb 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 Steeb

The surname STEEB originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "stieben," which translates to "scatter" or "disperse." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a sower or disperser of seeds.

One of the earliest known references to the STEEB surname can be found in the records of the town of Nuremberg, Bavaria, where a certain Hans Steeb was documented as a resident in 1527. Another early record is from the nearby city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Johann Steeb was listed as a landowner in 1586.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the STEEB name began to spread across various regions of Germany, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Johann Michael Steeb, a renowned German composer and organist, who lived from 1756 to 1823 and was known for his contributions to the development of sacred music.

In the 19th century, the STEEB surname gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Steeb (1813-1886), a German mathematician and engineer. Steeb made significant contributions to the field of surveying and geodesy, and his works were widely recognized and published.

Another prominent figure with the STEEB surname was August Steeb (1845-1920), a German entrepreneur and industrialist. Steeb founded a successful textile manufacturing company in the city of Augsburg, which played a crucial role in the region's economic development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the STEEB surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration. One notable example is Karl Steeb (1892-1981), a German-American architect who was born in Germany but later immigrated to the United States, where he established a successful architectural practice in Los Angeles.

Throughout its history, the STEEB surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including music, mathematics, industry, and architecture. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steeb

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

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

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