2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Steinike
A surname originating from Germany, possibly derived from words meaning "stone" or referring to an occupation involving stone work or masonry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Steinike. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Steinike 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Steinike in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Steinike, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Steinike
The surname STEINIKE is of German origin, originating from the regions of Prussia and Saxony in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Stein," meaning "stone," and the suffix "-ike," which was commonly added to surnames in these areas during that time period. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with stone, such as a stonemason or someone who lived near a quarry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname STEINIKE can be found in the church records of a small village in Saxony, where a Hans Steinike was listed as a resident in 1568. Another early reference is in the town records of Königsberg, Prussia, where a Johann Steinike was mentioned as a landowner in 1621.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with this surname was Christoph Steinike (1630-1699), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig. He was known for his writings on biblical exegesis and his contributions to the field of hermeneutics.
During the 18th century, the STEINIKE name appeared in various records across Prussia and Saxony, with individuals engaged in various professions such as farming, trade, and craftsmanship. One individual of note was Johann Gottfried Steinike (1726-1801), a respected clockmaker and inventor from Dresden.
In the 19th century, the STEINIKE surname spread beyond its original regions as families migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. Karl Steinike (1801-1872), a German-American entrepreneur, was a prominent figure who established a successful brewery in Philadelphia after immigrating to the United States.
Another notable figure with this surname was Wilhelm Steinike (1859-1931), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early motorcycle designs and internal combustion engines.
Throughout its history, the STEINIKE surname has maintained its connection to its German roots, with various branches of the family tree scattered across different regions but sharing a common origin and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Steinike
Among Census respondents with the surname Steinike, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Steinike 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 Steinike surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Steinike
Steinike appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,345 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,742 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 2,345 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 3,742 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 Steinike 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 | #147,253 | #143,511 | 2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 118 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Steinike bearers went from 112 to 118 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 3,742 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #143,511.
FAQ
Steinike surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Steinike?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Steinike. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Steinike?
Steinike ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 118 people with the surname Steinike. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Steinike.
Has Steinike become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Steinike went from 112 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Steinike?
Among Census respondents with the surname Steinike, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Black (2.5%). 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 Steinike in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Steinike appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (4.2%), Black (2.5%). 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 Steinike (2000, 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 Steinike mean?
A surname originating from Germany, possibly derived from words meaning "stone" or referring to an occupation involving stone work or masonry. 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 Steinike (0.04 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 people have the surname Steinike?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.