Stevens Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Stevens surname: its meaning, its roots in England, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Stevens name
Stevens is a patronymic meaning "son of Steven", from the given name Stephen, Greek Stephanos, "crown, garland". The cult of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, spread widely after the Norman Conquest, and King Stephen reigned in England from 1135 to 1154. Stevens and Stephens are found throughout England and Wales, while Stephenson and Stevenson are more common further north.
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Stevens name FAQ
What does the Stevens name mean?
Son of Stephen ("crown"). Common variants include Stephens, Stevenson, Steven.
Where does the Stevens surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Stevens coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Stevens crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Stevens coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.