Explore the Family Name Stockman
The meaning of Stockman
1. Flemish, Dutch, and English: from Middle Dutch, Middle English stock ‘stump, tree trunk’ (see Stock) + man ‘man’, used for someone who lived at or by a tree stump, or from a place so named. In Flemish and Dutch especially an occupational name for a jailer (compare Stocker 2). In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the more common Dutch variant Stokman. 2. English: habitational name from any of numerous places called Stoke or Stock (named with Old English stoc ‘place’) + -man, used for someone from such a place. Compare Stoke, Stoker 1. 3. English: perhaps an occupational name for a stockfishmonger, from Middle English stok ‘stockfish’ (fish preserved by drying without salt in the open air) + man. Compare Stocker 3. 4. Americanized form of German Stockmann.
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How common is the last name Stockman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Stockman' had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 5372nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 5583rd position, marking a 3.93% decrease in rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the 'Stockman' surname increased from 5966 in 2000 to 6226 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 4.36%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the 'Stockman' surname showed a decline of 4.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,372 | #5,583 | -3.93% |
| Count | 5,966 | 6,226 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.21 | 2.11 | -4.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockman
In terms of ethnicity, the data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Stockman' identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease of 1.83% from 93.28% in 2000 to 91.57% in 2010. The second largest group belonged to Black ethnicity, showing an increase from 2.98% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 55.83%, rising from 1.63% to 2.54%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 22.22%, and the group identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 27.59%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation experienced a small growth of 12.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 91.57% | -1.83% |
| Black | 2.98% | 3.5% | 17.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.54% | 55.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.48% | 27.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.56% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.35% | -22.22% |
Stockman 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 Stockman is British & Irish, which comprises 45.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (31.7%) and Eastern European (6.4%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 45.0% |
| French & German | 31.7% |
| Eastern European | 6.4% |
| Other | 17.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Stockman
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 Stockman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.20% |
What Stockman 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 Stockman is R-DF19, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-DF19 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-P179 and G-PF3345, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Lamb, Pfaff, Barber, Wray, Walls, Lamm, Hutchinson, May, Snider, Benson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Stockman surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Stockman 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.
"Stockman" Surname 26.7%
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.
"Stockman" Surname 18.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Stockman" Surname 31.0%
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.
"Stockman" Surname 12.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Stockman?
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 Stockman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition