Stok History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany

The history of the Stok family name begins in the German province of Bavaria. Stok is a nickname surname, a class of German names derived from eke-names, or added names, that described people by a personal characteristic or other attribute. Stok is a name for a for a person who was extremely determined. The name Stok is derived from the German word "stoc," which meant "stubborn." The name was also of local origin and it referred to a person who resided near an unusual tree. In this instance, the name is also derived from the word "stoc," which also referred to the stem or trunk of a tree.

Early Origins of the Stok family

The surname Stok was first found in Rothenburg, where the name Stock made a great early contribution to the early feudal society which shaped the development of Europe. The name Stock became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the widespread tribal and national conflicts, each group striving for power and status in a continually changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Stok family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stok research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1510, 1560, 1577, 1680, 1755 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Stok History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stok Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Stok include Stock, Stocken, Stocker, Stok, Stocks, Stokel, Stocke and many more.

Early Notables of the Stok family

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Stok migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Stoks to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Stok Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Henrig Stok, who sailed to New York City in 1709
Johan Henrig Stok, who landed in New York in 1709 1
Melchior Stok, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 1

Stok Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jan Jacob Stok, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1848 1
Katnarina Stok, aged 26, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849 1
Anjc Stok, aged 58, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
Pieter Stok, aged 23, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)