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

Stockham, 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 Stockham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stockham in America

Stockham is the 26833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stockham surname appeared 906 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 Stockham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stockham 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 Stockham

The surname Stockham has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stocc" meaning "stock" or "tree trunk" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This suggests that the name may have referred to a settlement or homestead located near a prominent tree trunk or stock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a person named Godric de Stocham, likely from the village of Stockham in Wiltshire. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, such as Stokham, Stokam, and Stocham. These variations reflect the changing spelling conventions and regional dialects of the time.

In the 14th century, the name Stockham was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John de Stockham, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Somerset, who was born around 1320.

Another significant figure bearing the Stockham name was William Stockham, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was born in 1435 and played an influential role in the city's trade and governance.

In the 16th century, the Stockham family established themselves as prominent landowners and gentry in various parts of England. One notable member was Sir Thomas Stockham, born in 1510, who served as a Member of Parliament and held substantial estates in Wiltshire.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Ralph Stockham, a renowned scholar and theologian born in 1625. He was appointed as the Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Oxford and made significant contributions to the study of biblical languages.

In the 18th century, the Stockham name was associated with the arts and literature. One notable figure was John Stockham, a celebrated poet and playwright born in 1745. His works were widely recognized and acclaimed during his lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Stockham has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and London. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has endured and been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stockham

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

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

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