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

Stocker, 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 Stocker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stocker in America

Stocker is the 5310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stocker surname appeared 6,561 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stocker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stocker 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 Stocker

The surname Stocker has its origins in England, where it first emerged as an occupational name in the late medieval period. It derives from the Old English word "stocc," meaning "stock" or "tree trunk." This name was initially given to those who were stockers or sellers of stock, referring to individuals involved in trading or managing livestock.

The earliest recorded mention of the Stocker surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dating back to 1273. This historical document lists an individual named Richard le Stocker, indicating the surname's usage during that era. Another early reference is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which includes the name John Stocker.

The name Stocker has connections to various place names across England, such as Stockers Farm in Hertfordshire and Stocker's Green in Berkshire. These place names likely emerged from individuals bearing the Stocker surname who resided or owned land in those areas.

One notable individual bearing the Stocker surname was Nicholas Stocker (c. 1460-1535), an English priest and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1499. Another prominent figure was John Stocker (1554-1630), an English clergyman who became the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

In the 17th century, the Stocker surname gained significance in the American colonies. William Stocker (1624-1694), an early settler from England, arrived in Massachusetts in 1635 and became a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Stocker name was John Stocker (1778-1865), an English engraver and illustrator known for his intricate engravings of architectural subjects and landscapes. His work was highly regarded during the early 19th century.

Thomas Stocker (1801-1876) was an English author and academic who served as the Principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, and wrote several works on education and religion.

While the Stocker surname has its roots in England, it has since spread across the globe, with bearers of this name found in various countries and regions. However, the historical origins of this occupational surname can be traced back to the late medieval period in England, reflecting its connection to the trade of livestock and related occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stocker

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

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

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