Stephenson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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

This surname originates from Northern english & Scottish heritage.

Discover how your Stephenson ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stephenson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stephenson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,405
House Servant 246
Agricultural Labourer 225
Coal Miner 155
At Home 146
Labourer 103
Dress Maker 95
Farm Labourer 81
Annuitant 79
Servant 65
Scholar At Home 58
House Keeper 58
Farm Servant 51
Pauper 46
General Servant 46
Shoe Maker 45
Tailor 41
Butcher 41
Ag Lab 40
Farmers Son 38
Power Loom Weaver 38
Farmer 36
Joiner 36
Hand Loom Weaver 35
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 33

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

Did you know?

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

Search for the Stephenson family