Explore the Family Name Stinton
The meaning of Stinton
English: habitational name probably from Stinton in Salle (Norfolk). The placename derives from an uncertain first element + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stinton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stinton has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,880 while in 2010 it slipped to 68,949, showing a decrease of 25.64%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dipped from 351 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking an 18.8% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 population went down by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #68,949 | -25.64% |
| Count | 351 | 285 | -18.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stinton
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Stinton surname identified as White, with marginal change from 93.73% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. There were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander Stintons in either year. While there were no individuals identifying as two or more races or Hispanic in 2000, these categories saw a slight increase in 2010, with 2.11% and 2.46% respectively. Also, Stintons who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 (2.56% and 1.99% respectively) were not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 93.68% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |