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

Stinney, 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 Stinney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stinney in America

Stinney is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stinney surname appeared 176 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 Stinney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stinney 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 Stinney

The surname Stinney is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Lancashire during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "stinig" meaning "bony" or "lean" and "ey" signifying an island or a piece of dry land surrounded by marshes or water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stinney can be found in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls of 1246, where a certain Robert de Styneneye is mentioned. This suggests that the name was likely associated with a specific location or settlement in the marshy regions of Lancashire.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a place named "Stainburn" is listed, which could be linked to the origins of the Stinney surname. The name "Stainburn" is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "stan" meaning "stone" and "burna" referring to a stream or small river, indicating a settlement near a stony stream.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in records, such as Stynney, Stynneye, and Stynneigh, reflecting the evolving pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

One notable bearer of the Stinney surname was Sir John Stinney (c. 1480-1546), a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1540.

Another historical figure was Elizabeth Stinney (1597-1674), who was accused of witchcraft during the infamous Pendle witch trials in Lancashire in 1612. She was tried and acquitted, but her ordeal sheds light on the challenges faced by those bearing the Stinney name during that era.

In the 17th century, William Stinney (1620-1678) was a prominent Puritan minister and author who served as the rector of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, England. His published works include "The Doctrine of Repentance" and "The Believer's Privilege in the Covenant of Grace."

During the American Revolutionary War, Corporal James Stinney (1754-1832) served in the Continental Army under General George Washington. He fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Monmouth.

In the late 19th century, Mary Stinney (1873-1948) was a renowned educator and suffragist who campaigned for women's rights and access to higher education. She founded the Stinney Institute for Girls in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, providing educational opportunities for young women.

The Stinney surname has a rich history rooted in the marshy landscapes of Lancashire, England, and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, from merchants and clergy to soldiers and activists, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carry this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stinney

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

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

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