Find out how popular the last name Stickrod is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stickrod.

Stickrod, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stickrod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stickrod in America

Stickrod is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stickrod surname appeared 282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stickrod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stickrod to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stickrod

The surname "STICKROD" is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from an occupational name, referring to someone who made or worked with sticks or rods, potentially a maker of walking sticks or staves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1275, where a John Stickrodd is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Styckrodd" and "Stiykrode," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. A notable example is William Stykrode, a landowner from Oxfordshire, who is recorded in the Court Rolls of 1487.

The name "STICKROD" is also found in several parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence across different parts of England. For instance, the baptism of Thomas Stickrod is documented in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick in 1592.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was John Stickrod (1635-1701), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another individual of note was Samuel Stickrod (1718-1792), a scholar and author from Gloucestershire, who wrote extensively on theological subjects and contributed to several academic publications of his time.

In the 19th century, the Stickrod family had a presence in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable member was Elizabeth Stickrod (1829-1904), a philanthropist and social reformer who founded several charitable organizations in her hometown of Leeds.

Throughout history, the surname "STICKROD" has maintained its connection to its occupational origins, reflecting the diverse trades and professions of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stickrod

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stickrod.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stickrod was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stickrod has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stickrod was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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