Explore the Family Name Stockstill
The meaning of Stockstill
English: variant of Stocksdale. Compare Stogsdill.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stockstill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stockstill" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,033 in terms of frequency of use, but by 2010, it had slipped to position 15,615, indicating a 3.87% drop in rank. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,802 in 2000 to 1,871 in 2010 — a rise of 3.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.97%, going from 0.67 to 0.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,033 | #15,615 | -3.87% |
| Count | 1,802 | 1,871 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.63 | -5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stockstill
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Stockstill" also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decline of 1.76% in this group. Meanwhile, there was growth in every other recorded ethnicity. Those identifying as Black grew by 24.17%, while those noting their heritage as Asian/Pacific Islander went up by 10.26%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 9.32%, and those claiming two or more ethnicities rose by 9.27%. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a considerable increase of 28.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.07% | 89.47% | -1.76% |
| Black | 4.22% | 5.24% | 24.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.24% | 9.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.76% | 9.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.86% | 28.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.43% | 10.26% |