Explore the Family Name Stainer
The meaning of Stainer
1. English (Dorset and Hampshire): variant of Stayner. 2. Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian (Štainer): from German Steiner. In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the more common variant Štajner. Compare Stayner. 3. South German: rare variant of Steiner and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this.
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How common is the last name Stainer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Stainer" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,905th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 87,663rd place, marking a decrease in rank by 20.24%. The count of individuals with the Stainer surname also fell from 248 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, a drop of 14.52%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 22.22%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #87,663 | -20.24% |
| Count | 248 | 212 | -14.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stainer
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Stainer," also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows interesting developments between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, constituting 90.73% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 92.45% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 33.69%, rising from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities also increased by 16.83%, moving from 2.02% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. There were no reports of individuals with the Stainer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.73% | 92.45% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.77% | 33.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.36% | 16.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |