Stokestenor
Stokestenor is a relatively uncommon surname originating from England. The name is believed to be toponymic, deriving from a place name. While the exact etymology is debated, it is likely related to the Old English words "stoc," meaning a monastery or religious settlement, and "tenor," potentially referring to a holder of land or a specific type of land tenure. Alternatively, "tenor" could be a corrupted form of another Old English word or a later Norman French addition.
The surname appears in historical records dating back to the medieval period, with early instances found in