Explore the Family Name Stoddard
The meaning of Stoddard
1. English and Scottish: occupational name for someone who looked after a stud of horses, from Middle English and Older Scots stod(e), stud(e) ‘establishment where horses were bred’, ‘herd of stallions or mares’ + herd(e) ‘herdsman’. 2. English: variant of Stothard, an occupational name for a keeper of cattle or horses, from Middle English stot ‘steer, bullock’ or ‘horse’ + herd(e) ‘herdsman’. The name was probably confused with Stodeherd ‘keeper of stud-horses’ (see above). History: The Stoddard family of Boston, MA, was introduced by Anthony Stoddard (1600–86), who settled there in 1639. Solomon Stoddard (1643–1728/9) was a prominent Congregational clergyman in MA, the grandfather of Jonathan Edwards, and progenitor of many noted descendants.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stoddard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stoddard's popularity has seen a slight fluctuation over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 2352 in terms of prevalence and by 2010 it had dropped to 2531, reflecting a decrease of 7.61%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Stoddard surname increased from 14,096 in 2000 to 14,317 in 2010, marking a 1.57% rise in its occurrence. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 5.23 to 4.85 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,352 | #2,531 | -7.61% |
| Count | 14,096 | 14,317 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.23 | 4.85 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stoddard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a diverse ethnic identity among those carrying the Stoddard surname. White individuals made up the majority of the Stoddards, although there was a slight decrease from 93.18% in 2000 to 91.71% in 2010. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native Stoddards all saw increases during this period. The largest growth was seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which went from 0.38% in 2000 up to 0.58% in 2010, followed by the American Indian and Alaskan Native category that rose from 0.26% to 0.39%. Those identifying as Two or more races also saw an increase from 1.28% to 1.79%, while the Hispanic representation grew from 1.65% to 2.22% and the Black representation experienced a slight increase from 3.25% to 3.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 91.71% | -1.58% |
| Black | 3.25% | 3.31% | 1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.22% | 34.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.79% | 39.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.58% | 52.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.39% | 50% |
Stoddard 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 Stoddard is British & Irish, which comprises 52.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (25.1%) and Scandinavian (5.0%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.3% |
| French & German | 25.1% |
| Scandinavian | 5.0% |
| Other | 17.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Stoddard
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 Stoddard have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
What Stoddard 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 Stoddard is R-S5741, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S5741 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-Z8, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Fraser, Coburn, Rock, Dunbar, Wharton, Miner, Allen, Shanks, Jennings, Thompson.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Stoddard surname are: H1, T2b, 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 Stoddard 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.
"Stoddard" Surname 38.7%
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.
"Stoddard" Surname 23.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Stoddard" Surname 15.8%
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.
"Stoddard" Surname 17.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Stoddard?
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 Stoddard are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition