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

Stock, 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 Stock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stock in America

Stock is the 2832nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stock surname appeared 12,722 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Stock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stock 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 Stock

The surname "STOCK" has its origins tracing back to ancient Germany and the Low Countries regions of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "stoc" or "stok", meaning a tree trunk or log. This name was likely originally given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a prominent tree stump or log.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "STOCK" appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry lists a landowner named Radulfus de Stoc in the county of Essex, England. This suggests that the name had already been established and was in use by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Johannes Stock, a German friar and theologian who lived from around 1260 to 1349. He was a prominent figure in the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) and authored several theological works.

The name "STOCK" was also found in various place names and toponyms throughout Europe, such as Stockbridge in Hampshire, England, and Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, England. These place names likely contributed to the spread and establishment of the surname in different regions.

Another prominent individual with the surname "STOCK" was Sir Matthew Stock (c. 1520-1598), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1570. He was a wealthy textile trader and played a significant role in the growth of the city's mercantile activities.

During the 17th century, Simon Stock (c. 1165-1265) was a notable English Catholic saint and Carmelite friar. He is credited with receiving the Carmelite habit and the Scapular of Our Lady from the Blessed Virgin Mary, which became a significant devotion in the Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, Christian Stock (1672-1738) was a German engraver and publisher known for his intricate copperplate engravings and illustrations. His work significantly contributed to the development of printmaking and book illustration during the Baroque period.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "STOCK" has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields, including academics, artists, clergymen, and merchants. Its enduring presence in historical records and its widespread distribution across Europe attest to its longstanding legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stock

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

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 Stock 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 Stock 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 Stock was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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