2000
#118,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Styner
An Americanized spelling of the German surname "Steiner" meaning a quarryman or stoneworker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Styner. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Styner 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Styner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Styner, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.4%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Styner
The surname STYNER is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stynere," which referred to a person who was a steward or an overseer of a household or estate.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname STYNER can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists one William le Stynere. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also mention a John Stynere.
During the Middle Ages, the STYNER surname was predominantly found in the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire in the West Midlands region of England. It is likely that the name originated from these areas, where the occupation of steward or overseer was prevalent among the landed gentry and nobility.
One notable figure bearing the surname STYNER was Sir John Styner, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. He was born around 1435 and served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1472.
Another historical figure was Thomas Styner, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 16th century. He was born in 1542 and became a respected member of the city's merchant community, serving as the Mayor of Bristol in 1588.
In the 17th century, the STYNER surname appeared in various parish records and legal documents across the West Midlands and surrounding areas. One such example is William Styner, a yeoman farmer from Worcestershire, who was born in 1625 and mentioned in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672.
During the 18th century, the name STYNER began to spread beyond its traditional heartland in the West Midlands. One notable figure was Robert Styner, a successful merchant and landowner from Lancashire, who was born in 1712 and acquired substantial wealth through his business ventures.
Another individual of note was Samuel Styner, a renowned clockmaker from London, who was born in 1765. He was responsible for creating several intricate and highly sought-after timepieces during the Georgian era, some of which can still be found in museums and private collections today.
As the centuries progressed, the STYNER surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with families bearing this name contributing to various aspects of society, from agriculture and trade to the arts and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Styner
Among Census respondents with the surname Styner, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.4%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Styner 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 Styner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.4% · 84
- Black or African American19.0% · 22
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Styner
Styner 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
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
+6 bearers (+4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 3,354 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-26 bearers (-18.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,438 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,236 | 136 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | +6 bearers (+4.4%) | Down 3,354 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-18.3%) | Down 23,438 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 Styner 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 | #121,590 | #145,028 | -19.3% |
| Count | 142 | 116 | -18.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Styner bearers went from 142 to 116 (-18.3% change). The surname moved down 23,438 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #145,028.
FAQ
Styner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Styner?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Styner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Styner?
Styner ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Styner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Styner.
Has Styner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Styner went from 142 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 26 (-18.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #121,590 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Styner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Styner, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.4%. The next largest groups are Black (19.0%) and Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Styner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.4% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Styner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.4%), Black (19.0%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Styner (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 Styner mean?
An Americanized spelling of the German surname "Steiner" meaning a quarryman or stoneworker. 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 Styner (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 people have the last name Styner?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Styner on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.