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

Stoken, 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 Stoken surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stoken in America

Stoken is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stoken surname appeared 309 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 Stoken.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stoken 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 Stoken

The surname Stoken is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stocc," meaning "a stock" or "a stem," suggesting an occupational name for someone who worked with trees or wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Wiltshire, England, where a Thomas Stoken was mentioned in the year 1578. In the same region, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of 1628, indicating its presence in the area during that time period.

The Stoken surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham and Stockton in Shropshire. These locations may have influenced the spelling variations of the name, leading to forms like Stockton and Stocton.

Historically, the Stoken name has been linked to several notable individuals. One such figure was John Stoken, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 16th century. Records show that he traded extensively with Spain and Portugal, contributing to the city's commercial prosperity.

Another individual of note was William Stoken, born in 1642 in Worcestershire. He was a renowned theologian and author, known for his works on religious philosophy and his contributions to the Church of England during the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, there was Elizabeth Stoken, an English writer born in 1785. She gained recognition for her novels and poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era.

Moving into the 19th century, Samuel Stoken, born in 1819 in Lancashire, made his mark as a pioneering industrialist. He established a successful textile manufacturing company that played a significant role in the region's industrial development.

Lastly, the Stoken name gained further prominence with Sir Robert Stoken, a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the latter half of the 19th century. He participated in several campaigns and was honored for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the Stoken surname throughout history, contributing to its rich legacy and significance within English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stoken

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

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

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