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

Steup, 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 Steup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steup in America

Steup is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steup surname appeared 100 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 Steup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steup 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 Steup

The surname Steup has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Steppe," which means "steppe" or "grassland." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on the steppe or grasslands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Steup can be found in the church records of the town of Gelnhausen, in the German state of Hesse. In 1567, a man named Hans Steup was listed as a resident of the town. This is one of the earliest known examples of the name in written records.

In the 17th century, the name Steup began to appear in other parts of Germany, particularly in the region of Saxony. One notable individual from this period was Johann Steup, a Lutheran pastor who lived in the town of Wolkenstein from 1642 to 1712.

As the name spread across Germany, it also underwent various spelling variations. Some of these include Steupp, Steupf, and Steufe. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

Interestingly, there are also records of the name Steup in the Netherlands, suggesting that some individuals with this surname may have migrated from Germany to the Netherlands at some point in history.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Steup was Johann Ernst Elias Steup, a German historian and educator who lived from 1788 to 1858. He was a professor at the University of Berlin and is known for his contributions to the study of ancient history.

Another notable figure was Carl Steup, a German philologist and classicist who lived from 1855 to 1928. He was a professor at the University of Würzburg and made significant contributions to the study of Greek and Latin literature.

In more recent times, the name Steup has been associated with individuals in various fields, including academics, writers, and artists. For example, René Steup was a Dutch artist and sculptor who lived from 1908 to 1988, and his works can be found in museums and galleries across the Netherlands.

While the surname Steup may not be as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the grasslands of Germany. The name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the tapestry of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steup

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

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

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