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

Stennis, 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 Stennis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stennis in America

Stennis is the 21509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stennis surname appeared 1,214 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 Stennis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stennis 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 Stennis

The surname Stennis has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stæn," which means "stone," and was often used as a place name descriptor for areas with rocky or stony terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Stanes" or "Stanes." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular location or settlement characterized by its stony landscape.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name evolved into various spellings such as "Stennes," "Stenys," and "Stennys," reflecting the fluid nature of surnames in those times. It is worth noting that the spelling "Stennis" did not become prevalent until much later.

In the 16th century, records show individuals with the surname Stennis residing in various counties across England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. One notable figure from this era was Robert Stennis (1528-1597), a prominent landowner and merchant from Suffolk.

The 17th century saw the name Stennis appearing in parish registers and legal documents across the country. Notable individuals include William Stennis (1612-1678), a renowned scholar and theologian from Oxford, and Elizabeth Stennis (1647-1721), a wealthy heiress from Gloucestershire.

In the 18th century, the surname gained further recognition with the rise of John Stennis (1732-1802), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist from Birmingham. His business endeavors contributed significantly to the city's growth during the Industrial Revolution.

As the centuries progressed, the Stennis family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the 19th century, Sir Edward Stennis (1824-1901) served as a respected judge and legal scholar, while Mary Stennis (1856-1932) was a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most notable figures with the surname Stennis was John C. Stennis (1901-1995), a long-serving United States Senator from Mississippi. He played a significant role in shaping national policies and was a influential figure in American politics for several decades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stennis

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

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

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