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

Stinar, 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 Stinar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stinar in America

Stinar is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stinar surname appeared 320 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 Stinar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stinar 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 Stinar

The surname STINAR is of Romanian origin and traces its roots back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Transylvania, where many families bearing this name were concentrated. The name is likely derived from the Romanian word "stina," which refers to a shepherd's hut or a sheepfold in the mountains.

STINAR is thought to have been a occupational surname, initially given to individuals who worked as shepherds or tended to livestock in the rugged Carpathian Mountains. Some records suggest that the name may have also been associated with those who lived in or near mountain pastures or sheepfolds.

One of the earliest known references to the name STINAR can be found in a collection of historical documents from the city of Sibiu, dating back to the year 1632. These records mention a certain "Ioan Stinar," who was a prominent shepherd in the region.

In the late 18th century, the name STINAR appears in church records from the village of Răşinari, near the city of Sibiu. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of several families bearing the surname, indicating their presence in the area during that period.

Historically, the STINAR name has been associated with a few notable individuals. Among them is Teodor Stinar (1824-1892), a Romanian writer and journalist who was active in the national revival movement of the 19th century. Another figure was Vasile Stinar (1872-1943), a Romanian Orthodox priest and educator who played a significant role in promoting education in rural communities.

Other individuals with the surname STINAR who have left their mark include Mihai Stinar (1901-1982), a renowned sculptor and artist from Transylvania, and Maria Stinar (1923-2005), a respected linguist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of Romanian language and literature.

Furthermore, the name STINAR can be found in various historical records from neighboring regions, such as Banat and Crişana, where Romanian communities have lived for centuries. This suggests that the name may have spread beyond its initial origins in Transylvania.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stinar

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

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

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