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

Stegeman, 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 Stegeman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stegeman in America

Stegeman is the 20553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stegeman surname appeared 1,290 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 Stegeman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stegeman 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 Stegeman

The surname Stegeman is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "stege," which means "path" or "narrow road," and "man," referring to a person. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a path or road, perhaps a path keeper or someone associated with maintaining or guarding paths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stegeman surname can be found in the Dutch province of Overijssel in the late 16th century. The name appears in various historical records from this region, indicating that it was well-established in the area during this time period.

In the 17th century, the Stegeman name began to appear in other parts of the Netherlands, particularly in the provinces of Gelderland and Noord-Brabant. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated to these areas during this period, possibly seeking new opportunities or as a result of religious or political upheaval.

One notable individual with the Stegeman surname was Hendrik Stegeman (1648-1712), a Dutch painter known for his still-life and genre paintings. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Another historical figure was Cornelis Stegeman (1760-1834), a Dutch politician and jurist who served as the Mayor of Utrecht from 1805 to 1811. He played a significant role in the administration of the city during the French occupation of the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, the Stegeman surname began to spread beyond the Netherlands as individuals emigrated to other parts of the world. One such individual was Johann Stegeman (1825-1902), a German-born American farmer who settled in Wisconsin and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Pieter Stegeman (1888-1965), a Dutch cyclist, was a notable sportsman who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. He won a silver medal in the team pursuit event, becoming one of the earliest Dutch Olympic medalists.

Gerrit Stegeman (1913-1992) was a Dutch-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He worked at various renowned institutions, including the University of Chicago and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

As the Stegeman name spread throughout the world, it underwent various spelling variations, including Steggeman, Steggmann, and Stegmann, particularly in regions where Dutch influence was less prevalent. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained largely unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stegeman

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

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

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