STOCK
Stock
Origin and Meaning:
Stock is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "stocc," meaning "tree trunk" or "log." It is believed that this surname may have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a tree stump or stockade.
History:
The surname Stock dates back to the early medieval period in England, with records indicating its presence in various regions across the country. The first known recording of the surname Stock dates back to the 11th century in the Domesday Book, a survey of England conducted by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Over the centuries, the Stock family name has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration and settlement.
Notable Individuals:
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Thomas Stock (16th century): A prominent English clergyman and theologian known for his writings on religious matters during the Tudor period.
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Sarah Stock (born 1979): A British-Canadian professional wrestler and actress who gained recognition for her performances in major wrestling promotions.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Stock include Stocks, Stok, and Stokke.
Famous Stock Family Crest:
The Stock family crest typically features symbols such as a tree stump or oak tree, reflecting the surname's original meaning related to wood or trees.
References:
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Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 6,928 people named Stock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,362nd most common surname in Britain. Around 106 in a million people in Britain are named Stock.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Joanne
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Stocks
- Stocke
- Stoaks
- Stocco
- Stoakes
- Steuck
- Stockam
- Stockel
- Stocka
- Stocki
- Stockes
- Stockey
- Stockl
- Stockoe
- Stockus
- Stocky
- Stok
- Stoka
- Stoke
- Stokes
- Stokey
- Stokie
- Stokke
- Stokoe
- Stoks
- Stolk
- Stook
- Stuck
- Stockan
- Stocken
- Stocker
- Stocket
- Stockil
- Stockin
- Stockle
- Stockli
- Stockly
- Stockon
- Stockum
- Stooke
- Stucke
- Sadik
- Sadiq
- Siddiq
- Siddiqi
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