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

Stokeling, 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 Stokeling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stokeling in America

Stokeling is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stokeling surname appeared 103 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 Stokeling.

The history of the last name Stokeling

The surname STOKELING is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old English words "stoc" meaning "a place" and "ling" meaning "a meadow or pasture." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest known references to the name STOKELING appears in the Cambridgeshire County Court Rolls of 1273, where a Richard Stokeling is mentioned. The name is also found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1284, which record a John Stokeling.

In the 14th century, the name STOKELING appeared in various spellings, such as Stokelynge, Stokeling, and Stokelyn. This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The STOKELING surname may also have been influenced by certain place names, such as Stocklinch in Somerset, which was recorded as "Stocling" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This suggests that some individuals bearing the STOKELING surname may have originated from or been associated with this location.

One notable individual with the surname STOKELING was Sir Robert Stokeling, a 14th-century English soldier and landowner. He fought in the Hundred Years' War and was granted lands in Oxfordshire for his service to the Crown.

Another individual of note was John Stokeling, a 15th-century merchant and alderman of the City of London. He was active in the wool trade and served as the Sheriff of London in 1444.

In the 16th century, a prominent STOKELING was William Stokeling (c. 1520-1587), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Norfolk. He was known for his philanthropic works, including founding a grammar school in his hometown.

During the 17th century, the STOKELING surname appeared in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire.

One notable STOKELING from this period was Thomas Stokeling (1633-1702), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Badby in Northamptonshire. He published several religious works and was known for his controversial views on predestination.

As the centuries progressed, the STOKELING surname continued to be found throughout England, with some variations in spelling, such as Stockling and Stoclyn. While not a particularly common surname, it has persisted through the present day, reflecting its historical roots and significance in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stokeling

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

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 Stokeling 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.

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

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