Explore the Family Name Stingley
The meaning of Stingley
Americanized form of German Stingle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stingley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stingley has seen a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,180, but by 2010 it had moved up to 19,075 — a change of 5.48%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also rose, with a count of 1,228 in 2000 and 1,427 in 2010, representing a 16.21% jump. Consequently, the proportion of people named Stingley per 100k population saw a slight lift from 0.46 to 0.48, marking a 4.35% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,180 | #19,075 | 5.48% |
| Count | 1,228 | 1,427 | 16.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.48 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stingley
Turning to the ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts over the decade. The percentage of people with the surname Stingley identifying as "Two or more races" increased slightly from 1.71 to 1.82, showing a 6.43% rise. Those of White ethnicity remained largely stable, dropping just -0.36% from 61.89 to 61.67. The most notable change came within the Hispanic community, where those identifying as Stingley surged from 1.55 to 3.99 — a substantial 157.42% increase. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black decreased from 33.71 to 31.53, a -6.47% change. For both Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the counts remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.89% | 61.67% | -0.36% |
| Black | 33.71% | 31.53% | -6.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 3.99% | 157.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.82% | 6.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |