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
Scholar 3,456
Coal Miner 426
Cotton Weaver 183
Agricultural Labourer 177
Domestic Servant 156
Dress Maker 144
General Labourer 113
Labourer 110
Annuitant 100
General Servant 88
General Servant Domestic 82
Farm Servant Indoor 71
House Keeper 70
Farmers Son 69
Joiner 66
Butcher 59
Farm Labourer 57
Tailor 55
Worsted Weaver 50
Grocer 47
No Occupation 45
Fisherman 42
Blacksmith 41
Farmers Wife 40
Charwoman 35

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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