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

Stepter, 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 Stepter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stepter in America

Stepter is the 40313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stepter surname appeared 543 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 Stepter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stepter 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 Stepter

The surname Stepter has its origins in England, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stæppan," which means "to step." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a characteristic related to a person's way of walking or stepping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stepter surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1327. Here, a person named William Steptere is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name during the medieval period. Additionally, the surname appears in the Feet of Fines for Norfolk in 1395, where it is spelled as "Steptour."

The Stepter surname has also been associated with certain place names in England. For instance, some records suggest a connection to the village of Stepter in Norfolk, which may have influenced the surname's spelling and origin. However, the exact relationship between the place name and the surname remains uncertain.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Stepter surname. One such person was John Stepter, born in 1573 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Stepter, born in 1632 in Lincolnshire, who was known for her charitable work and support of local churches.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Stepter gained prominence in the county of Yorkshire. Thomas Stepter, born in 1642, was a successful merchant and played a significant role in the local community. His son, William Stepter (1675-1741), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the region's business circles.

Moving into the 18th century, we find records of a Richard Stepter (1712-1782), who served as a magistrate in Gloucestershire. He was known for his fair and impartial judgments, earning him a reputation as a respected figure in the legal system of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Stepter surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Steptour, Steptere, and Steptr. These variations reflect the evolving nature of surnames and the influence of regional dialects and scribal errors in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stepter

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

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

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