Stockell

Stockell is an English surname of locational origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Stocc" combined with the word "hyll," meaning a hill. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname lived near or on a hill.

The Stockell surname is known to have been prominent in various regions across England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the name has evolved and taken on different variations such as Stockall or Stokell.

Individuals with the surname Stockell have been associated with a variety of professions and trades throughout history. The name has been recorded in historical documents, census records, and parish registers, providing insights into the lives of those who bore the surname.

Today, the Stockell surname continues to be found in England and other parts of the world where British emigrants have settled. Those with the surname may have connections to the original English roots of the name or may have distant relatives in other countries.

Overall, the Stockell surname represents a piece of English heritage and history, reflecting the regional origins and diversity of British surnames.

There are approximately 188 people named Stockell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Stockell.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • Colin
  • David
  • George
  • John
  • Kelvin
  • Kenneth
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Scott

Female

  • Dorothy
  • Elizabeth
  • Elsie
  • Frances
  • Joanne
  • Laura
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Susan
  • Zoe

Similar and related surnames

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