Surname Stinnett - Meaning and Origin

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Stinnett: What does the surname Stinnett mean?

The surname Stinnett is of Scottish origin and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Kentucky. Its earliest iterations were possibly "Stennett" or "Stinnett", derived from the Old Scottish name "Stiubhard" which translates to "Steward". The name Stiubhard comes from the Old English term "Stigweard", which consists of two elements: 'stig', meaning 'household' or 'hall', and 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'warden'. Therefore, the surname may be associated with someone who was a steward or warden in a household or hall, indicating a position of authority or responsibility. However, the exact meaning and origin of the surname Stinnett are uncertain as it could have been altered over time due to linguistic evolution and migration.

Stinnett: Where does the name Stinnett come from?

The surname Stinnett is predominantly found in the Southern United States, particularly in the states of Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia and Texas. According to the 2020 Census, the five states with the highest number of people with the Stinnett surname are Texas (3,440), Arkansas (1,673), Georgia (1,014), Virginia (842), and Oklahoma (382).

The Stinnett surname has strong roots in the South, with some of the earliest known records of the surname traceable to Virginia in 1614. It is believed to have spread throughout the South as the nation adopted the culture of Westward Expansion in the 19th century.

In modern times, the Stinnett surname remains strong in the South, although it is also common throughout the United States. It is generally believed that individuals with this surname are descendants of English and Irish ancestry. Stinnett is also a common name among those of African American descent, with some theorizing that the Stinnett surname was liberally given to formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.

In addition to the United States, the surname Stinnett can also be found in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.

Overall, the Stinnett surname is most common today in the Southern United States, a region long-associated with a strong history of family and friendship. It has a long and varied history, both in the South, and overseas.

Variations of the surname Stinnett

The surname Stinnett is a variation of the name Stennett, and can also be spelled as Stinnitt, Stinett, Stinet, Stinnet, Stinnit, and Stinnete.

Stinnett origins are said to be Irish, with a Catholic ancestry. The surname is likely to have evolved from the Anglo-Norman family named St. John, or St. Jean. The surname St. John also has variations such as St. Jean, St. Johns, St. Johnnes, Jonson, Johns, Jonnson, and Jons. As Irish surnames were not seen as being permanent until the 19th century, many early Stinnett families are likely to have adapted the English name St. John, which then further evolved to Stinnett.

Alternate surnames of Irish origin, which may have derived from the same origin as Stinnett, include O'Jian, O'John, O'Johnne, and O'Jonns. More unusual surnames sharing the same origin as Stinnett are Kinnett, Johannet, Stinetto, Stinnite, Stinnettte, and Stinette. Additional spellings include Stenett, Stennes, Stannett, and Stannette.

Today, Stinnetts are found in many countries around the world, though the majority are found in the United Kingdom and the United States. The Stinnett surname was likely imported to North America during the 17th century, with the first documented Stinnett, John Stinnett, arriving in Virginia in 1643.

Famous people with the name Stinnett

• David Ray Stinnett: David Ray Stinnett is a professional main event rodeo star in United States. He participated in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) five times, has been National High Point Bareback Riding Champion four times, won the Oregon's High Desert Stampede in 2005, and was the1995 All-Around Cowboy.
• Ann Stinnett: Ann Stinnett is a retired professional tennis player. She was a three-time All American at Indiana State University.
• Lawrence Stinnett: Lawrence Stinnett was the head football coach for Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University).
• Eddie Stinnett: Eddie Stinnett was an American basketball player who became a celebrity in the 1940s and 1950s as a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
• Tom Stinnett: Tom Stinnett is an American National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) professional drag racing driver.
• Laurence Stinnett: Laurence Stinnett is an American physician and professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is considered one of the most influential scientists and medical researchers of the century.
• John Stinnett: John Stinnett was a American painter and printmaker who is best known for his work with Oklahoma Indian tribes.
• Ebb Stinnett: Ebb Stinnett was an American politician and the fourth Governor of Wyoming. He was the first governor of any US state that was born and raised on a cattle ranch.
• Cynthia Stinnett: Cynthia Stinnett is an anti-poverty and development strategist from the United States. She is currently the director of the Global Strategic Initiatives Team at the World Bank Group.

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Comments or additions to the name "Stinnett"

14.02.2024
I’m African American with the last name stinnett. I assume my ancestors got this name from his or her slave owner seeing as slaves did take the masters last name. While I’ve never encountered anyone else with my name besides my dad and grandfather I would like to meet them . And seeing the rich history of this name I think my other family may be entitled to some form of reparations to be collected from the family and those whom have benefited from my Slavs ancestors.