Stinnett
A surname most likely from a nickname or pet form of an older personal name, rather than from a place or trade.
The #4,363 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 37,920 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Stinnett is generally treated as an English surname, probably arising as a diminutive or variant form built on a medieval given name. In many cases, surnames of this shape developed from short personal names with a pet suffix such as -ett, eventually becoming hereditary family names. The exact source name is not certain, so the surname’s literal original meaning remains unclear.
History
The name is most strongly associated with English-speaking countries, especially the United States, where it survives in small numbers. Like many surnames formed from personal names, it may have arisen independently in more than one place. Modern spellings may reflect later regional spelling habits rather than a single original form.
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Fun fact
Surnames ending in -ett often began as affectionate or shortened forms, so Stinnett likely started life as a nickname-type family name.