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

Stiwinter, 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 Stiwinter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stiwinter in America

Stiwinter is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stiwinter surname appeared 129 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 Stiwinter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stiwinter 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 Stiwinter

The surname Stiwinter has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "stiwin," meaning "strong" or "sturdy," and the word "ter," which was a common suffix used to denote occupation or location. Thus, the name Stiwinter may have initially referred to someone who lived in a place known for its strength or fortitude.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stiwinter can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Wittenberg, dating back to 1567. These records mention a certain Hans Stiwinter, who was a prominent citizen of the town at the time.

In the 17th century, the name Stiwinter appeared in various historical documents from the region of Saxony-Anhalt, particularly in the town of Halle. A notable figure was Johannes Stiwinter (1620-1688), a respected theologian and professor at the University of Halle.

The 18th century saw the spread of the Stiwinter name across other parts of Germany. In the town of Braunschweig, there lived a family of merchants and traders who carried the Stiwinter name. The most prominent among them was Carl Friedrich Stiwinter (1742-1815), a successful businessman and philanthropist.

As the 19th century dawned, the Stiwinter family had established itself in various regions of Germany. One notable figure was Wilhelm Stiwinter (1805-1879), a renowned architect from Berlin who designed several iconic buildings in the city, including the Alte Nationalgalerie.

In the late 19th century, a branch of the Stiwinter family migrated to the United States, where they settled in the Midwest. One of the earliest recorded instances of this was a certain Johann Stiwinter (1848-1912), who arrived in Chicago in the 1870s and became a successful businessman in the city.

Throughout the centuries, the Stiwinter name has been associated with various professions and fields, from academia and theology to architecture and business. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the German language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stiwinter

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

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

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