UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a boggy valley.
In the 1881 census there were 51 people recorded with the Stogdale surname, ranking it #26,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 58, ranked #34,457, down from #26,428 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bridekirk, Manchester and Kelloe. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stogdale is 110 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.7%.
1881 census count
51
Ranked #26,428
Modern count
58
2016, ranked #34,457
Peak year
1861
110 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Stogdale surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Stogdale 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 | 86 | #18,820 |
| 1861 | historical | 110 | #19,562 |
| 1881 | historical | 51 | #26,428 |
| 1891 | historical | 54 | #29,849 |
| 1901 | historical | 63 | #27,134 |
| 1911 | historical | 67 | #26,152 |
| 1997 | modern | 57 | #31,917 |
| 1998 | modern | 61 | #31,841 |
| 1999 | modern | 63 | #31,798 |
| 2000 | modern | 63 | #31,829 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 67 | #31,723 |
| 2003 | modern | 64 | #32,056 |
| 2004 | modern | 70 | #31,681 |
| 2005 | modern | 64 | #32,482 |
| 2006 | modern | 61 | #33,142 |
| 2007 | modern | 61 | #33,440 |
| 2008 | modern | 68 | #33,047 |
| 2009 | modern | 72 | #33,021 |
| 2010 | modern | 66 | #33,791 |
| 2011 | modern | 62 | #34,045 |
| 2012 | modern | 63 | #34,095 |
| 2013 | modern | 62 | #34,260 |
| 2014 | modern | 62 | #34,281 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 58 | #34,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bridekirk, Manchester, Kelloe, Lowther and Brough. 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 | Bridekirk | Cumberland |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Kelloe | Durham |
| 4 | Lowther | Westmorland |
| 5 | Brough | Westmorland |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Stogdale 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 Stogdale, 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 Stogdale surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Stogdale 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, Stogdale 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 Stogdale is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Stogdale, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Stogdale is of English origin, originating in the northern counties of England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from either the place name Stogdale or Stogdale Bank, which is found in North Yorkshire. The name itself is believed to be derived from the Old English words "stocc," meaning a tree trunk or stump, and "dæl," meaning a valley or dale.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stogdale can be found in the Yorkshire Deeds, a collection of legal documents from the county of Yorkshire dating back to the 13th century. The name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 14th century, which recorded individuals liable for tax payments.
A notable early bearer of the Stogdale surname was William de Stogdale, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379. These rolls were legal records of court proceedings, indicating that William de Stogdale may have been involved in a legal dispute or case during that time.
In the 16th century, the surname Stogdale was recorded in the Parish Registers of Swaledale, a valley in the Yorkshire Dales. This suggests that the name was particularly prominent in this area during that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stogdale surname in England is that of John Stogdale, who was born in Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire, in 1587. He later became a prominent landowner and was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672, which documented households with hearths liable for tax.
Another notable bearer of the Stogdale name was Thomas Stogdale, who was born in Swaledale in 1618. He was a successful merchant and is mentioned in various trade records of the time, indicating his involvement in the local economy.
In the 18th century, the Stogdale surname appeared in the records of the Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, in the Yorkshire area. This suggests that some members of the Stogdale family were part of the Quaker community during that time.
Throughout history, the Stogdale surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and livelihoods of its bearers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Stogdale 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. Durham leads with 18 Stogdales recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.17x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 18 | 12.17x |
| Cumberland | 13 | 30.37x |
| Yorkshire | 13 | 2.64x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.85x |
| Westmorland | 2 | 18.30x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Monk Hesleden in Durham leads with 17 Stogdales recorded in 1881 and an index of 4146.34x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Hesleden | 17 | 4146.34x |
| Bowness Drumburg | 8 | 11428.57x |
| Cawood | 7 | 3684.21x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 5 | 53.36x |
| Holy Trinity | 3 | 25.32x |
| Cottingham | 2 | 188.68x |
| Lowther | 2 | 2500.00x |
| Sebergham | 2 | 2222.22x |
| Dacre | 1 | 588.24x |
| Dalston | 1 | 303.03x |
| Newton Regny Catterlen | 1 | 2000.00x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 6.37x |
| Staindrop | 1 | 454.55x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Stogdale 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 Stogdale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Stogdale households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| Miner | 4 |
| Ag Labro | 1 |
| Carpet Planner | 1 |
| Errand Boy (Messenger) | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer Of 33 Acres | 1 |
| Farmer Wife | 1 |
| Farmers Son | 1 |
| Farmers Widow | 1 |
| Game Watcher | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Lab Wife | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Laborer Agricultural | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Retired Farmer | 1 |
| Saleswoman | 1 |
| Shopman | 1 |
| Vanman | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 51 people were recorded with the Stogdale surname. That placed it at #26,428 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 58 in 2016. That gives Stogdale a modern rank of #34,457.
A locational surname referring to someone from a boggy valley.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Stogdale 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.