Stephenson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Stephenson Name Meaning: This name means 'son of Stephen'.

This surname originates from Northern english & Scottish heritage.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stephenson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stephenson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 369
Female Servant 368
Independent 246
Farmer 219
Labourer 120
Male Servant 112
Coal Miner 105
Shoe Maker 83
Cotton Weaver 62
Lead Miner 51
Weaver 47
Tailor 44
Joiner 43
Blacksmith 38
Gardener 30
Pauper 30
Dress Maker 27
Butcher 25
Carpenter 23
Apprentice 21
Ag Lab 21
Publican 19
Mason 18
Independant 18
Wool Comber 18

Stephenson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Stephenson 100% 120,650
2 Stevenson 80% 87,517
3 Stephinson 90% 354
4 Steavenson 80% 346
5 Stephanson 90% 345
6 Stphenson 90% 143

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The surname Stephenson is the most popular version of all its varients

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