Explore the Family Name Stockdale
The meaning of Stockdale
English: habitational name from Stockdale in Settle (Yorkshire), Stockdale in Longsleddale (Westmorland), Stockdale in Uldale (Cumberland), and perhaps also Stockdale in Salterforth (Yorkshire). Stockdale in Salterforth and Stockdale in Longsleddale are named with Old English stocc ‘tree trunk, stump’ + dæl ‘valley’ or Old Norse dalr ‘valley’, while Stockdale in Uldale may be named with Old Norse stakkr ‘stack, pillar of rock’ + dalr. Stockdale in Settle is probably named with Old English stoc ‘place’ + Old English dæl or Old Norse dalr. Compare Stockdill, Stocksdale, and Stogdill.
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How common is the last name Stockdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Stockdale' has seen a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 7163 to 7717, indicating a decrease of 7.73%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally by 0.12%, from 4296 to 4301 during the same period. This means that while the surname saw a growth in numbers, its relative popularity compared to other surnames decreased. The proportion per 100k also fell by 8.18% from 1.59 to 1.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,163 | #7,717 | -7.73% |
| Count | 4,296 | 4,301 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.59 | 1.46 | -8.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockdale
When looking at ethnicity, the Stockdale surname is primarily associated with the White ethnic identity, though the percentage decreased slightly from 86.08% in 2000 to 82.24% in 2010. The greatest change was seen within the Hispanic community, which more than doubled from 1.12% to 2.37% over the decade. The Black community also saw an increase of 15.29%, rising from 10.99% to 12.67%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races also rose by 40.00% and 46.22% respectively. There was also a 75.00% increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. This data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname 'Stockdale'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.08% | 82.24% | -4.46% |
| Black | 10.99% | 12.67% | 15.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.37% | 111.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.74% | 46.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.49% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.49% | 75% |
Stockdale ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Stockdale is British & Irish, which comprises 56.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.3%) and Scandinavian (5.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, Italian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.5% |
| French & German | 23.3% |
| Scandinavian | 5.3% |
| Other | 15.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Stockdale
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Stockdale have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.70% |
What Stockdale haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Stockdale is R-M405, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M405 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-S3933, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Stringer, Pulley, Dykstra, Percy, Gower, Bull, Caton, Duck, Acker, Heise.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Stockdale surname are: H1, K1a, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Stockdale have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Stockdale" Surname 25.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Stockdale" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Stockdale" Surname 28.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Stockdale" Surname 14.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Stockdale?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Stockdale are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition