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

Stinnett, 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 Stinnett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stinnett in America

Stinnett is the 4363rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stinnett surname appeared 8,142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Stinnett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stinnett 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 Stinnett

The surname Stinnett has its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a stony or rocky area. The earliest known spelling variations include Stinett, Stynett, and Stynate, suggesting a connection to Old English words like "stan" (stone) or "stony."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, where a William Stynate is referenced. This medieval legal document suggests the name's presence in the region during that era. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 list a John Stynett, providing further evidence of the name's use in the 14th century.

During the 16th century, the Stinnett surname appeared in various parish records across England. In 1584, the christening of John Stynett was recorded in Patcham, Sussex. Similarly, the marriage of Alice Stinnett and Thomas Colman was documented in Westmeston, Sussex, in 1597. These entries highlight the name's continued presence in the region.

One notable bearer of the Stinnett surname was Thomas Stinnett (1617-1678), an English clergyman and theological writer. He served as the Rector of Aldbourne in Wiltshire and authored several works, including "The Doctrine of the Trinity" and "A Discourse on the Grounds of the Christian Religion."

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Stinnett (1779-1854), an American Baptist minister and educator. He was born in Virginia and later became the president of Georgetown College in Kentucky. Stinnett played a significant role in the establishment of Baptist educational institutions in the United States.

In the 19th century, the Stinnett family had a notable presence in Tennessee. John Stinnett (1815-1901) was a farmer and landowner from Hawkins County, Tennessee. His son, Samuel Houston Stinnett (1844-1919), served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and was involved in local politics.

While the Stinnett surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and settlement in the United States. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, with early recordings in various historical documents and parish records across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stinnett

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

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

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