2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Steverman
A combination surname derived from "Steven" and the occupational suffix "-man," potentially referring to a servant or attendant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Steverman. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Steverman 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Steverman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Steverman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Steverman
The surname Steverman has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the German words "Stever" and "man," with "Stever" potentially referring to a person's occupation or place of residence near a river or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Steverman can be found in the town records of Cologne, Germany, from the year 1573. These records list a certain Johannes Steverman as a resident of the city.
In the 17th century, the name Steverman appeared in various church records and tax rolls across the German states. For instance, the baptismal record of Hans Steverman, born in 1642, can be found in the archives of the St. Michaeliskirche in Lüneburg.
As the centuries progressed, some variations of the name emerged, such as Stefferman, Stäverman, and Stävermann. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.
One notable individual bearing the Steverman surname was Wilhelm Steverman (1770-1842), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy. His works, such as "Grundlagen der Ethik" (Foundations of Ethics), published in 1818, were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.
Another individual of historical significance was Sophia Steverman (1845-1923), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Berlin and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in the late 19th century.
In the 20th century, the name Steverman gained recognition through the achievements of Karl Steverman (1901-1987), a renowned German architect. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Berlin and Munich, including the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Deutsches Museum extension.
The Steverman surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. One notable Dutch bearer of the name was Pieter Steverman (1924-2002), a celebrated painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.
In Switzerland, the Steverman family can trace their roots back to the early 19th century, when records show a Johann Steverman settling in the canton of Bern. His descendants went on to become prominent figures in Swiss politics and business.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Steverman
Among Census respondents with the surname Steverman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Steverman 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 Steverman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Steverman
Steverman 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-13 bearers (-11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 24,192 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+3 bearers (+3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.5%) | Down 24,192 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +3 bearers (+3.0%) | Up 6,793 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 Steverman 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 | #160,975 | #154,182 | 4.2% |
| Count | 100 | 103 | 3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Steverman bearers went from 100 to 103 (+3.0% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #154,182.
FAQ
Steverman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Steverman?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Steverman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Steverman?
Steverman ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Steverman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Steverman.
Has Steverman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Steverman went from 100 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 3 (+3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Steverman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Steverman, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Steverman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Steverman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Steverman (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 Steverman mean?
A combination surname derived from "Steven" and the occupational suffix "-man," potentially referring to a servant or attendant. 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 Steverman (0.03 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 common is the surname Steverman?
You can see how many people have the last name Steverman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.