It takes its name from the manor of Stoke. Medieval "Stoche" was in the possession of William de Falaise by 1086, who had recently married Geva, daughter of Serlo de Burci, and widow of Martin "de Wallis". Early in the 12th century, William and Geva's daughter, Emma, was betrothed to William de Courcy, and the couple received the manor of Stoke upon their wedding. The manor was renamed "Stoke Courcy", and is now known as "Stogursey". Stogursey Castle was probably built in the 12th century.