The
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066 added many new elements to an already vibrant culture. Among these were thousands of new names. The Staker family lived in
Pembrokeshire. Their name, however, is a reference to
Stock, near Caen,
Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066.
Early Origins of the Staker family
The surname Staker was first found in
Pembrokeshire where they held a
family seat from early times. One of the first records of the names was Saint Simon Stock
(c. 1165-1265), an English saint who was probably born in Aylesford
England. In a vision, The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him and gave him the Carmelite habit, the Brown Scapular and promised that those who die wearing it will be saved.
The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 include the following: Baldewin de Stoke in Suffolk; Mariota de Stoke in Huntingdonshire; Robert de Stokes in Oxfordshire; and Seman de Stokes in Northamptonshire. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Peter Stokes (died 1399), was a Carmelite friar at Hitchin, Hertfordshire and later after studying at Oxford rose to become a doctor of divinity before 1382. During the religious troubles of that year Stokes acted as the representative of Archbishop Courtenay in the university.
"Thomas Stokes, "armiger," and some, if not all, of the members of his family, which included four sons and twelve daughters, were buried in the church of Ashby Ledgers during the 15th century. Adrian Stokes by right of his wife owned the living of Tifiield in 1575." [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
Early History of the Staker family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Staker research.
Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1220, 1569 and 1626 are included under the topic Early Staker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Staker Spelling Variations
Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of
spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to
England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Stoke, Stokes, Stoaks, Stocks and others.
Early Notables of the Staker family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Staker family to Ireland
Some of the Staker family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 110 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Staker family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Staker Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
- Mrs. Elizabeth Staker U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 widow of Nathan Staker [3]CITATION[CLOSE]
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Staker Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Francis Staker, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" in 1837 [4]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) KATHERINE STEWART FORBES 1837 arrived Holdfast Bay, near Adelaide, on October 17, 1837. . Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1837KatherineStewartForbes.htm - Harriet Staker, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" in 1837 [4]CITATION[CLOSE]
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) KATHERINE STEWART FORBES 1837 arrived Holdfast Bay, near Adelaide, on October 17, 1837. . Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1837KatherineStewartForbes.htm
Contemporary Notables of the name Staker (post 1700)
- Robert Jackson Staker (1925-2008), United States federal judge from Kermit, West Virginia
- William J. Staker, American Democrat politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Greene County, 1944 [5]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Troy Staker, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Midvale, Utah, 1989 [5]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Robert J. Staker, American Democrat politician, Circuit Judge in West Virginia for the 30th Judicial Circuit, 1969 [5]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html - Brent Staker (b. 1984), Australian rules footballer
The Staker Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortis qui insons
Motto Translation: Innocent fortune.