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

Steuber, 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 Steuber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steuber in America

Steuber is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steuber surname appeared 617 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 Steuber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steuber 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 Steuber

The surname Steuber is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "stiuba," meaning a room or chamber.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Steuber name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Ecclesiae Ratisbonensis, a 12th-century document from the Regensburg Cathedral, which lists a certain "Rudolfus Steuber" as a landowner in the area.

The name Steuber may have initially referred to an occupation, perhaps a caretaker or steward responsible for managing a household's chambers or living quarters. It could also have been used as a locative surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence near a particular chamber or room.

During the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Steuber" and "Stüber" appeared in various medieval records and documents from the regions of Bavaria and Franconia. This suggests that the surname had spread and become more widely adopted by that time.

One notable figure bearing the Steuber name was Johannes Steuber, a 15th-century scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, who was known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his work as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.

In the 16th century, the Steuber family produced a notable figure in the form of Hans Steuber, a prominent goldsmith and metalworker from Augsburg, whose intricate and ornate creations were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.

Another person of historical significance was Christoph Steuber, a 17th-century Protestant theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on religious subjects and served as a pastor in various Lutheran churches.

The 18th century saw the birth of Johann Steuber, a German explorer and naturalist who participated in several expeditions to South America and the Caribbean, contributing to the study of flora and fauna in those regions.

In the 19th century, the Steuber name gained further prominence with the achievements of Carl Steuber, a renowned architect and urban planner from Berlin, who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city.

Throughout its history, the Steuber name has retained its German roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, theologians, and explorers, contributing to the rich tapestry of German cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steuber

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

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

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