Stocton Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

In old registers, Stocton often stands in for Stockton. At root, the name means “Farm built of logs”. Records show Stocton as one of the forms Stockton took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Stockton surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Stocton surname pack.