UK surname
A locational surname indicating someone who lived near an area of felled trees or woodland.
In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Stockland surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 15, ranked #37,092, down from #32,581 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Melcombe Horsey, Hull Holy Trinity and Minchinhampton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stockland is 132 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 87.5%.
1881 census count
8
Ranked #32,581
Modern count
15
2016, ranked #37,092
Peak year
1861
132 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stockland surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stockland surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 31 | #27,734 |
| 1861 | historical | 132 | #16,957 |
| 1881 | historical | 8 | #32,581 |
| 1891 | historical | 54 | #29,849 |
| 1901 | historical | 8 | #33,289 |
| 1911 | historical | 24 | #30,800 |
| 1997 | modern | 21 | #35,692 |
| 1998 | modern | 22 | #35,687 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 28 | #35,080 |
| 2001 | modern | 23 | #35,451 |
| 2002 | modern | 19 | #35,991 |
| 2003 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2004 | modern | 22 | #35,878 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 19 | #36,450 |
| 2008 | modern | 19 | #36,534 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 16 | #36,937 |
| 2011 | modern | 17 | #36,839 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 18 | #36,811 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 15 | #37,092 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Melcombe Horsey, Hull Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, Southampton St Mary and Portsmouth, Portsea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melcombe Horsey | Dorset |
| 2 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 3 | Minchinhampton | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | Southampton St Mary | Hampshire |
| 5 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stockland surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Stockland, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Stockland surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stockland household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Stockland is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stockland is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stockland, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stockland has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name derived from various places in England called Stockland, such as those found in Devon and Somerset.
Stockland is a compound of the Old English words "stocc," meaning a tree trunk or wooden post, and "land," referring to an area of cultivated land or an estate. This suggests that the name may have initially applied to someone who lived near a prominent tree trunk or wooden boundary marker on an estate.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Stokelande." This entry refers to landholdings in Devonshire, indicating that the name was already established in that region by the late 11th century.
Notable individuals bearing the Stockland surname include John Stockland (c. 1470-1539), an English clergyman and theologian who served as Bishop of Salisbury from 1518 until his death. Another early figure was William Stockland (c. 1525-1585), a member of the Merchant Taylors' Company in London and a prominent figure in the cloth trade during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Robert Stockland (1623-1690) was a notable English baker and alderman in the city of Bristol. He served as Mayor of Bristol in 1687 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including endowing a school for poor children.
During the 18th century, Thomas Stockland (1735-1808) was a respected English architect who worked primarily in Devon and Somerset. He designed several notable buildings, including the Guildhall in Taunton and the Church of St. Mary Arches in Exeter.
Another prominent figure was Sir John Stockland (1867-1942), a British businessman and politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament for the Stockport constituency from 1910 to 1922. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the north of England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stockland surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Derbyshire leads with 6 Stocklands recorded in 1881 and an index of 49.14x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 6 | 49.14x |
| Midlothian | 2 | 19.14x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Blackwell in Derbyshire leads with 6 Stocklands recorded in 1881 and an index of 10000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwell | 6 | 10000.00x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 2 | 47.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stockland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Stockland surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Harrey | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Stockland households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Stockland surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 15 in 2016. That gives Stockland a modern rank of #37,092.
A locational surname indicating someone who lived near an area of felled trees or woodland.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stockland bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.