2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stockdall
A habitational name for someone residing near a shallow valley or dell.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Stockdall. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stockdall surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Stockdall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stockdall, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.3%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stockdall
The surname STOCKDALL originated in England, emerging in the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stoc" meaning a tree stump or post, and "dæl" meaning a valley or dale. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived in a valley or dale near a tree stump or post.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a Thomas de Stockdall. The presence of the prefix "de" in this early spelling indicates that the name was originally a locational surname, referring to a specific place.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records with different spellings, such as Stockdell, Stockdill, and Stockdyll. This variation in spelling was common in earlier times due to the lack of standardized orthography.
The STOCKDALL surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One example is John Stockdall, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich during the 16th century. Another is William Stockdall, born in 1620, who was a member of the Massachusetts General Court and a prominent figure in the early colonial days of New England.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Stockdall family settled in the county of Staffordshire, England. This is evidenced by the appearance of the name in parish records from that region, such as the baptism of Thomas Stockdall in the village of Uttoxeter in 1674.
The STOCKDALL surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Stockdale in Yorkshire, Stockdale in Westmorland, and Stockdell in Nottinghamshire. These place names likely share a similar etymological origin with the surname.
Other notable individuals bearing the STOCKDALL surname include Sir Edward Stockdall, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars (1759-1836), and Reverend Thomas Stockdall, a 19th-century Anglican clergyman and author from Derbyshire (1783-1861).
While the surname STOCKDALL is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, politicians, military personnel, and members of the clergy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stockdall
Among Census respondents with the surname Stockdall, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.3%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Stockdall bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stockdall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.9% · 80
- Two or more races16.3% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stockdall
Stockdall appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-17 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,442 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 962 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 25,442 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 962 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stockdall surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #153,590 | -0.6% |
| Count | 107 | 104 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stockdall bearers went from 107 to 104 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 962 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #153,590.
FAQ
Stockdall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stockdall?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Stockdall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Stockdall?
Stockdall ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Stockdall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stockdall.
Has Stockdall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stockdall went from 107 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Stockdall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stockdall, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.3%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stockdall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.9% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stockdall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.9%), Two or More Races (16.3%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stockdall (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stockdall mean?
A habitational name for someone residing near a shallow valley or dell. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stockdall (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Stockdall?
You can see how common the surname Stockdall is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.