Explore the Family Name Stocksdale
The meaning of Stocksdale
English: variant of Stockdale. Compare Stockstill.
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How common is the last name Stocksdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stocksdale has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609th most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to the 51,176th spot, indicating a growth of nearly 8%. Additionally, the number of people with this surname increased from 345 to 407 during this period, showing a significant increase of around 18%. The proportion of Stocksdales per 100,000 also saw an increase, going from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #51,176 | 7.97% |
| Count | 345 | 407 | 17.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stocksdale
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stocksdale, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.68% to 95.82%. Those identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years. However, there was a new addition to the ethnicity table in 2010, with 1.23% of individuals with the surname Stocksdale reporting that they belonged to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 95.82% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |