Stocking

Stocking Meaning & Origin

About Stocking
The surname Stocking is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stoc" meaning "tree trunk" or "log." It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent tree trunk or log. Over time, the surname Stocking evolved and became associated with individuals who were involved in the trade of stocking-making or selling stockings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Stocking is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Stocking: 2,111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stocking based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Stocking is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STKNK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S302052
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 K IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈstΙ‘kΙͺΕ‹/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STKNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S325

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stocking in Braille

Here's how to represent Stocking in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Stocking in braille

How to sign the name Stocking using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Stocking using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Stocking in sign language

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