2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stepic
A habitational surname believed to be derived from a place name in Russia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Stepic. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stepic 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Stepic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stepic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stepic
The surname "STEPIC" is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in the areas that are now parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The name is thought to have derived from the Proto-Slavic word "step," meaning "steppe" or "plain," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have hailed from the vast steppes that stretch across that region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "STEPIC" can be found in the medieval chronicles of the Kingdom of Croatia, where it appears as "Stepich" in reference to a prominent family from the region around the city of Dubrovnik. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the region during the 13th and 14th centuries.
In the 15th century, the name "STEPIC" appears in the records of the Croatian town of Sinj, where a certain Ivan Stepic is mentioned as a landowner and respected member of the local community. This suggests that the name had already spread beyond its initial origins and had become established in other parts of the Croatian region.
As the centuries progressed, the "STEPIC" name continued to appear in various historical records across the Balkans. One notable figure bearing this surname was Marko Stepic, a Serbian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the late 17th century. His exploits and bravery in battle were celebrated in folk songs and legends of the time.
Another prominent individual with the "STEPIC" surname was Nikola Stepic, a Croatian painter and artist who lived in the early 19th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from the rural life of the Dalmatian hinterland, are now considered important examples of the Romantic movement in Croatian art.
In the 20th century, the "STEPIC" name gained further recognition with the birth of Ante Stepic, a Croatian writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Born in 1916 and known for his lyrical and introspective style, Stepic's poetry had a significant influence on the literary landscape of his time.
While the "STEPIC" surname may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and enduring presence across the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe serve as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stepic
Among Census respondents with the surname Stepic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stepic 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 Stepic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stepic
Stepic 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
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+7 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,398 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-14 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,608 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,398 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 13,608 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 Stepic 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 | #137,327 | #150,935 | -9.9% |
| Count | 122 | 108 | -11.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stepic bearers went from 122 to 108 (-11.5% change). The surname moved down 13,608 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #150,935.
FAQ
Stepic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stepic?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Stepic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Stepic?
Stepic ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Stepic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Stepic.
Has Stepic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stepic went from 122 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Stepic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stepic, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Stepic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stepic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (3.7%), Black (0.9%). 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 Stepic (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 Stepic mean?
A habitational surname believed to be derived from a place name in Russia. 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 Stepic (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 Americans have the surname Stepic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.