2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stingo
A variant of the surname Sting, meaning a goad or pointed stick.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Stingo. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stingo 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Stingo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stingo
The surname Stingo has its roots in the Italian language, originating in the northern regions of Italy around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "stingo," which means "long and thin." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to individuals with a slender or lanky physical appearance.
During the medieval period, the Stingo name was prevalent in various parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from these areas, such as the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of historical documents from the city of Padua.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Stingo surname was Giovanni Stingo, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in the city of Verona in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several legal documents and court proceedings from that era, indicating the Stingo family's influence in the region.
In the 15th century, a branch of the Stingo family migrated to the Republic of Venice, where they became involved in the city's thriving maritime trade. Niccolò Stingo, born in 1428, was a respected merchant and ship owner who established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean.
Another significant figure in the Stingo lineage was Bartolomeo Stingo, a renowned architect and sculptor from Milan. Born in 1569, he is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palatial residences in Milan and its surrounding areas.
As the Stingo family dispersed throughout Italy over the centuries, variations of the name emerged, such as Stingo, Stinghi, and Stingone. Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects or local place names, further solidifying the name's deep roots in Italian history and culture.
It is worth noting that the Stingo surname also found its way beyond Italy's borders, particularly in regions with significant Italian immigration. For instance, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the Stingo surname settled in various parts of the United States, Canada, and South America, carrying with them the rich heritage and history of their Italian family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stingo
Among Census respondents with the surname Stingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Stingo 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 Stingo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino10.2% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stingo
Stingo 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
-14 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,196 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-19 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,887 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 18,196 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 17,887 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 Stingo 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 | #133,048 | #150,935 | -13.4% |
| Count | 127 | 108 | -15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stingo bearers went from 127 to 108 (-15.0% change). The surname moved down 17,887 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #150,935.
FAQ
Stingo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stingo?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Stingo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Stingo?
Stingo ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Stingo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Stingo.
Has Stingo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stingo went from 127 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Stingo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Stingo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stingo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Hispanic (10.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.7%). 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 Stingo (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 Stingo mean?
A variant of the surname Sting, meaning a goad or pointed stick. 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 Stingo (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 many Americans have the surname Stingo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.