STOCKILL
Stockill
Stockill is a surname of English origin, with roots in the county of Yorkshire. The surname is believed to be of topographical origin, deriving from the Middle English word 'stoc', meaning tree stump or stock, and the Old Norse word 'kollr', meaning hill. Over time, this surname may have been used to describe someone who lived near a hill with tree stumps.
The Stockill surname dates back to the early medieval period in Yorkshire, where the family was prominently recorded. Members of the Stockill family were known to be landowners and farmers in the region, with some branches of the family branching out into other professions over the centuries.
The surname Stockill has been recorded in various spellings over time, including Stocle, Stokehill, and Stockhill, among others. The distribution of the surname spread to other parts of England and beyond as members of the family migrated for various reasons.
Today, the Stockill surname is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and in other countries where English settlers have established communities.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Stockill have made contributions in various fields, and the name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of this ancient English surname.
There are approximately 371 people named Stockill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Stockill.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bev
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Trevor
Female
- Angela
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanna
- Julie
- Kate
- Mary
- Rachael