Stokley
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stokley
Stokley is an English surname derived from Old English elements "stoc" (tree stump or stockade) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "clearing by a tree stump" or "stockade meadow." The name has Anglo-Saxon linguistic roots and originated as a locational surname from places in England bearing this name.
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Etymology
Stokley is an English surname derived from Old English elements "stoc" (tree stump or stockade) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "clearing by a tree stump" or "stockade meadow." The name has Anglo-Saxon linguistic roots and originated as a locational surname from places in England bearing this name.
The surname is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with historical usage among British populations; it gained some prominence through notable bearers in American history and culture but lacks significant religious association.
Stokley currently ranks #10,582 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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