Stokey

Stokey is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name derived from a place name meaning "place near the stump" or "place with a stock or tree trunk." The placenames from which the surname originates are likely Stoke, a common place name in England. The addition of the suffix "-ey" indicates a place or island near Stoke or a variation thereof.

The surname Stokey is found primarily in the United Kingdom and countries with significant British diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Variations of the surname Stokey include Stokesey and Stokoe.

The surname's etymological roots tie it to the landscape and historical settlement patterns of England. Records of the name's usage can be found in historical documents such as parish registers and census records.