Stockton - Last Names

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Stockton

/ˈstɒktən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Settlement by a stockade or wooden enclosure

Represents stability, rootedness, and connection to land and heritage. It suggests a lineage tied to place and protection.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, security, and ancestral continuity. The name symbolizes a fortified beginning and enduring legacy.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'stocc' meaning 'tree trunk, post, or stockade' and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure, farmstead, or settlement'. It originally referred to someone who lived at or near a stockaded farm or village.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Stockton is a locational surname derived from various places in England meaning '

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