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

Stygar, 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 Stygar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stygar in America

Stygar is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stygar surname appeared 288 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 Stygar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stygar 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 Stygar

The surname Stygar has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Swedish word "stygg," which means "stern" or "strict." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a stern demeanor or as a description of a person's appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stygar can be found in the parish records of Östergötland, a province in southern Sweden. In 1587, a man named Nils Stygar was listed as a resident of the village of Västra Husby.

During the 17th century, the name began to spread beyond its initial geographic concentration. In 1632, a soldier named Anders Stygar is mentioned in the military records of the Swedish Empire, indicating the name's presence in the armed forces of the time.

The Stygar surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the late 18th century, Johan Stygar (1744-1812) was a Swedish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various museums across Sweden.

Another prominent figure was Carl Stygar (1824-1896), a Swedish businessman and industrialist. He founded the Stygar Engineering Works in Gothenburg, which played a significant role in the early industrial development of the city.

In the literary world, Nils Stygar (1891-1967) was a Swedish poet and writer who gained recognition for his nature-inspired poetry and his contributions to the regionalist literary movement known as "Västgötalitteraturen."

Moving into the 20th century, Stig Stygar (1918-2002) was a Swedish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career, including the popular Swedish crime series "Beck."

It is worth noting that while the surname Stygar has its roots in Sweden, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical origins can be traced back to the Swedish regions mentioned above.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stygar

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

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

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