About Stoddard
The surname Stoddard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "stod" meaning "stud" or "stallion" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "strong." Therefore, the name Stoddard is believed to have originally referred to someone who worked with or owned horses, particularly stallions. Over time, it may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or resilient.
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The surname Stoddard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stoddard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Stoddard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stoddard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.