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

Stebbins, 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 Stebbins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stebbins in America

Stebbins is the 5371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stebbins surname appeared 6,484 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stebbins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stebbins 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 Stebbins

The surname Stebbins is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "stybb," meaning a tree stump or stub. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as an occupational name for someone who worked with tree stumps or lived near a prominent stump.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, with references found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records documenting landowners and tenants in various counties of England. The name was also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, indicating its presence in the southern English county.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Stubbyns, Stubbins, and Stubbynges, reflecting the inconsistencies in written records of the time. One notable reference is found in the Cheshire Pipe Rolls of 1392, where a John Stubbynges is mentioned.

The Stebbins name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Edward Stebbins (c. 1555-1588), an English composer known for his vocal works during the Renaissance era. Another was John Stebbins (1618-1668), one of the earliest settlers of Springfield, Massachusetts, who arrived in the American colonies in the 1630s.

Other notable figures include William Stebbins (1794-1863), a prominent American businessman and philanthropist from Massachusetts, and James H. Stebbins (1840-1888), a Civil War veteran and businessman from New York. Additionally, Rufus P. Stebbins (1824-1904) was a respected lawyer and served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Michigan.

The Stebbins name has also been associated with several place names, particularly in England. For instance, Stubbins, a village in Lancashire, is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Similarly, Stubbins Vale, a hamlet near Ramsbottom in Greater Manchester, may have originated from the same source.

While the Stebbins surname is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins rooted in the rural landscapes of medieval England. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including composers, settlers, businessmen, lawyers, and judges, contributing to the diverse tapestry of English and American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stebbins

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

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

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