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

Stogden, 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 Stogden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stogden in America

Stogden is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stogden surname appeared 129 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 Stogden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stogden 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 Stogden

The surname Stogden is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "stoc" meaning "a place" and "denu" meaning "a valley," suggesting that the name referred to someone who lived in a valley or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stogden can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1334, where a certain William Stogdene is mentioned. This record provides evidence that the name was present in the region of Sussex during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Stogden surname appears in various historical documents such as the Feet of Fines records for Surrey in 1460, where a John Stogden is mentioned. These records often documented land transactions and property ownership, indicating that the Stogden family may have held land or property during this period.

The Stogden surname is also found in the Pipe Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1485, which were financial records maintained by the Exchequer. This suggests that members of the Stogden family were involved in monetary transactions or taxation in the region of Cambridgeshire during the late 15th century.

One notable individual with the surname Stogden was Sir Thomas Stogden, a member of the English gentry who lived during the 16th century (circa 1520-1590). He was a landowner and held various positions of authority in his local community.

Another person of historical significance was Richard Stogden (1585-1652), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, during the early 17th century. He was known for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters.

In the 18th century, the Stogden surname appeared in various parish records and local documents from counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, indicating the continued presence of the family in these areas.

One notable figure from this period was William Stogden (1725-1798), a merchant and businessman from London who made significant contributions to the city's trade and commerce.

Throughout the 19th century, the Stogden surname remained present in various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name appearing in census records, birth and marriage registers, and other official documents.

John Stogden (1810-1887) was a prominent figure during this time, serving as a local magistrate and landowner in the county of Kent, where he played an active role in community affairs.

While the Stogden surname has its roots firmly established in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, contributing to the rich tapestry of global surnames and family histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stogden

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

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

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