Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
STOCKER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
One who stocks, stores, or supplies. Stalker, one who stalks, a fowler who goes warily and softly in pursuit of his game.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
STOCKER. In the West of England, to .sfoti means to root up, and a sfnclicr is a man enii)loyed to fell or grub up trees. Halliwell. Stocker, without prefix, is found in H.R.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English