2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stinehour
A variant spelling of the German surname Steinauer, meaning someone from a stony place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Stinehour. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stinehour 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Stinehour in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stinehour, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stinehour
The surname Stinehour is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "stein" meaning "stone" and "hauer" meaning "hewer" or "quarryman". This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who worked as a stone cutter or mason, quarrying and shaping stone for construction purposes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 14th century in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconian region of modern-day Bavaria. Historical records from this period mention a certain Hans Steinhauer, a skilled stonemason who contributed to the construction of the town's iconic medieval architecture.
As the name spread throughout German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Steinhaur, Steinhauer, and eventually Stinehour. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or the individuals' preferences.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Stinehour name appeared in several documents and records across different German states. For instance, in the city of Nuremberg, a family of Stinehours is mentioned as prominent members of the local guild of stonemasons.
One notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Stinehour (1615-1687), a master stonemason from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. He was renowned for his intricate carvings and craftsmanship, which can still be seen adorning various churches and buildings in the region.
Another individual of historical significance was Anna Maria Stinehour (1683-1756), a German immigrant to the American colonies. She settled in Pennsylvania and is recorded as one of the earliest bearers of the Stinehour name in North America.
In the 19th century, the Stinehour surname appeared in various European countries, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One such example is Karl Stinehour (1825-1891), a Swiss-born architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Zurich.
Over time, the Stinehour family continued to establish roots in different parts of the world, with branches emerging in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the skilled stonemasons and quarrymen of medieval Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stinehour
Among Census respondents with the surname Stinehour, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Stinehour 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 Stinehour surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.1% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stinehour
Stinehour 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,954 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,195 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 9,954 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,195 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 Stinehour 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 | #135,593 | #142,788 | -5.3% |
| Count | 124 | 119 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stinehour bearers went from 124 to 119 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,195 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #142,788.
FAQ
Stinehour surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stinehour?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Stinehour. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Stinehour?
Stinehour ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Stinehour. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Stinehour.
Has Stinehour become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stinehour went from 124 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Stinehour?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stinehour, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Stinehour in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.1% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stinehour appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). 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 Stinehour (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 Stinehour mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname Steinauer, meaning someone from a stony place. 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 Stinehour (0.04 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 Stinehour?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Stinehour on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.