STOCKTON
Stockton
Stockton is a British surname of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English words "stocc" meaning a tree trunk or a post, and "tun" meaning a settlement or an enclosure. This surname is associated with various places in England, including Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, Stockton-on-Teme in Worcestershire, and Stockton-on-the-Forest in North Yorkshire.
The Stockton family name is believed to have originated as a locational surname, used to identify individuals who hailed from one of the places named Stockton. Overtime, the surname has spread beyond its original locations and is now found in various parts of the United Kingdom.
Notable individuals with the surname Stockton include Edward Stockton (1795-1867), a British merchant and philanthropist, and Sarah Stockton (born 1980), a British actress known for her work in theatre and television. The Stockton surname has maintained a presence in British history and culture through the accomplishments and contributions of these and other individuals bearing the name.
In modern times, the surname Stockton continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom, upholding a tradition that connects them to the rich heritage of the places from which the name originated.
There are approximately 4,513 people named Stockton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,078th most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Stockton.
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
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Janice
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan