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
School 2,196
Coal Miner Hewer 250
Farmer 164
Private Means 163
General Servant (domestic) 120
Cotton Weaver 118
At Home 108
Farm Labourer 107
Labourer 107
General Labourer 99
Dressmaker 93
Housekeeper 85
At School 85
Domestic Servant 69
None 64
Joiner 63
Weaver 61
Shop Assistant 57
General Servant Domestic 56
Blacksmith 52
Bricklayer 49
Clerk 49
Scholar 48
Assisting In The Business 46
House Keeper 46

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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