Stokes - Last Names

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Stokes

/stoʊks/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the tree trunk or from a place called Stoke

Represents connection to land, stability, and ancestral roots; often tied to early settlement patterns in England.

Symbolism

Embodies endurance, rootedness, and a sense of place; symbolizes continuity through generations and ties to nature and geography.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English word 'stoc,' meaning 'tree trunk,' 'log,' or 'secondary settlement'; later used as a place name element (e.g., Stoke) and adopted as a hereditary surname.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Stokes is a topographic or locational surname historically associated with people

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