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 1,950
Agricultural Labourer 246
Coal Miner 244
House Servant 164
Dress Maker 110
Labourer 103
House Keeper 99
Cotton Weaver 81
Carter 76
Servant 65
Blacksmith 57
General Servant 54
Farmers Son 52
Joiner 52
House Maid 51
Tailor 51
Wife Of Above 47
Farmer 46
Farm Servant 42
Shoe Maker 38
Butcher 37
Fisherman 34
Lead Miner 33
Grocer 31
Stone Mason 31

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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