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

Stiner, 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 Stiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stiner in America

Stiner is the 12772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stiner surname appeared 2,416 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Stiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stiner 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 Stiner

The surname STINER has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the German occupation of "Steiner," meaning someone who worked as a stone mason or lived near a prominent stone structure.

The earliest known record of the name STINER appears in the Berne Ratsmanuale, a Swiss record of council meetings, dating back to 1365. This document mentions a "Johannes Stiner" as a resident of the city of Berne.

In the 15th century, variations of the name such as "Steyner" and "Steynner" can be found in various German and Swiss records, indicating the name's widespread use across the region.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name STINER was Hans Stiner, a Swiss clockmaker born in Basel in 1477. He is credited with creating some of the earliest mechanical clocks in Europe, pioneering the use of the balance spring mechanism.

Another prominent figure was Johann Stiner, a German philosopher and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1530. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and wrote several influential works on religious doctrine.

In the 17th century, the name STINER gained recognition in the arts with the painter Hans Rudolf Stiner (1607-1686), whose works adorned many churches and noble residences throughout Germany and Austria.

The 18th century saw the rise of Johann Adam Stiner (1718-1795), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Duke of Württemberg. His compositions for organ and chamber ensembles were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In more recent history, the name STINER has been associated with notable figures such as Karl Stiner (1891-1945), a German military officer who played a significant role in the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II.

While the name STINER has its roots in Germany and Switzerland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the stonemasons and artisans of medieval Europe, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stiner

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

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

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