Stiner History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Stiner familyThe surname Stiner was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Stiner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stiner research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1455, 1487, 1625, 1657, 1662 and 1888 are included under the topic Early Stiner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stiner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Stiner have been found, including Stainer, Stayner, Stiner, Styner, Stainor, Staynor, Stynor and many more. Early Notables of the Stiner familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stiner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stiner RankingIn the United States, the name Stiner is the 13,400th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Stiner, or a variant listed above: Stiner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Stiner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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