UK surname
An occupational surname referring to a beekeeping or honey making trade.
In the 1881 census there were 56 people recorded with the Stinger surname, ranking it #25,733 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 15, ranked #37,092, down from #25,733 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton), Manchester and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stinger is 364 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 73.2%.
1881 census count
56
Ranked #25,733
Modern count
15
2016, ranked #37,092
Peak year
1861
364 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stinger surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stinger surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 128 | #14,474 |
| 1861 | historical | 364 | #7,023 |
| 1881 | historical | 56 | #25,733 |
| 1891 | historical | 179 | #16,198 |
| 1901 | historical | 58 | #27,724 |
| 1911 | historical | 144 | #18,325 |
| 1997 | modern | 37 | #33,964 |
| 1998 | modern | 35 | #34,344 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 32 | #34,705 |
| 2001 | modern | 20 | #35,754 |
| 2002 | modern | 18 | #36,067 |
| 2003 | modern | 17 | #36,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 19 | #36,147 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 14 | #36,801 |
| 2007 | modern | 13 | #36,990 |
| 2008 | modern | 15 | #36,843 |
| 2009 | modern | 16 | #36,850 |
| 2010 | modern | 21 | #36,530 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 11 | #37,394 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 15 | #37,092 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton), Manchester, Lambeth, St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton) | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stinger surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stinger, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Stinger surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stinger household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Stinger is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stinger is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stinger, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stinger has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stingan," which means "to sting." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone with a sharp or prickly personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stinger can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mentions a person named Robert le Stinger. The prefix "le" in this case indicates the name was a descriptive nickname at the time.
The Stinger surname also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Styngere." This variation in spelling was common in medieval times, as names were often recorded phonetically.
In the 14th century, the name Stinger was associated with a place name in Gloucestershire, known as "Stinger's End." This may have contributed to the surname's popularity in that region.
One notable figure from history who bore the Stinger surname was Sir John Stinger (c. 1490-1545), a prominent merchant and landowner in the county of Kent. He was a member of the prestigious Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as the Sheriff of London in 1536.
Another individual of note was Reverend Thomas Stinger (1610-1678), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works, including "The Spiritual Guide" and "The Christian's Pattern."
In the 17th century, a family by the name of Stinger was recorded as residing in the parish of Cradley, Herefordshire. One member of this family, William Stinger (1645-1712), was a prosperous farmer and landowner.
The Stinger surname also has ties to Scotland, with records showing a family of that name residing in the county of Aberdeenshire in the late 16th century. One notable member was Alexander Stinger (1570-1640), a Scottish merchant and burgess of Aberdeen.
In the 19th century, the Stinger name was associated with the village of Stinger's Green in Oxfordshire, which may have derived its name from an early Stinger family living in the area.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stinger surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 17 Stingers recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.39x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 17 | 6.39x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 2.75x |
| Lancashire | 8 | 1.23x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 1.11x |
| Worcestershire | 5 | 7.01x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1.66x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.62x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.54x |
| Sussex | 1 | 1.09x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 9 Stingers recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.90x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 9 | 18.90x |
| Camberwell | 8 | 22.94x |
| Ashton Under Lyne | 6 | 42.37x |
| Bow London | 6 | 86.33x |
| St George Hanover | 6 | 84.15x |
| Kidderminster Foreign | 4 | 396.04x |
| Nether Hallam | 4 | 54.64x |
| Great Budworth | 2 | 952.38x |
| Middlesbrough | 2 | 28.37x |
| Westminster St John | 2 | 30.08x |
| Brighton | 1 | 5.39x |
| Everton | 1 | 4.84x |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 43.29x |
| Kidderminster Borough | 1 | 23.98x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 2.28x |
| Wednesfield | 1 | 36.90x |
| Whalley | 1 | 106.38x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stinger surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stinger surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Stinger households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 11 |
| Cutler | 3 |
| Carman | 2 |
| Lodging House Keeper | 2 |
| Assistant Brewer | 1 |
| Boarder (No Occ) | 1 |
| Book Binder | 1 |
| Bricklayers Labourer | 1 |
| C Miner | 1 |
| Cabinetmaker Employing 6 Men & 2 Labourers | 1 |
| Carpenters | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gen Servant (Domestic) | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Mariner Work Ashore (Docker) | 1 |
| Messenger | 1 |
| Metal Rubber ((Burnisher)) | 1 |
| Servant (Dom) | 1 |
| Shirtmaker | 1 |
| Shopman (GS) | 1 |
| Stoker Colliery | 1 |
| Warehouseman | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 56 people were recorded with the Stinger surname. That placed it at #25,733 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 15 in 2016. That gives Stinger a modern rank of #37,092.
An occupational surname referring to a beekeeping or honey making trade.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stinger bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.