Stocks

Stocks Meaning & Origin

About Stocks
The surname Stocks is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a tree stump or a stockade, derived from the Old English word "stocc." Another possibility is that it is a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of stocks, referring to the wooden frames used for restraining the feet or hands of prisoners or for punishment. Additionally, Stocks could also be a patronymic surname derived from the medieval given name Stock, which itself may have been a nickname for someone with a sturdy or stocky build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stocks: 4,708
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,107
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stocks 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 Stocks is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 K S
🌐 IPA
/stΙ‘ks/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stocks in Braille

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

The name Stocks in braille

How to sign the name Stocks using Sign Language

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

The name Stocks in sign language

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