Stooky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Stooky

What does the name Stooky mean?

The origins of the Stooky name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the settlement of Stiffkey in the county of Norfolk; the name of this place is pronounced Stukey. The surname Stooky belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Stooky family

The surname Stooky was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name was originally Stiffkey which was pronounced "Stookey."

Early History of the Stooky family

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Stooky Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Stooky were recorded, including Stuckey, Stiffkey, Stookey and others.

Early Notables of the Stooky family

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Migration of the Stooky family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Stooky family emigrate to North America: Joseph Stuckey who settled in Herring Neck, Newfoundland in 1821; Thomas Stuckey settled in Twillingate, Newfoundland, in 1854; T.W. Stookey arrived in San Francisco in 1853.