Stevenson Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Stevenson last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Stevenson last name
Meaning of the Stevenson last name: son of Steven. Stevenson means "son of Steven", from the Greek for "crown". It is especially common in the Scottish Lowlands, northern England and Ulster. A curious detail: an Edinburgh family of Stevensons built many of Scotland's great lighthouses on wild rocks at sea, and a son of that family, Robert Louis Stevenson, chose writing instead and gave the world "Treasure Island".
Arms associated with the Stevenson name
Scottish shields often carry galleys, lions and hands, symbols of sea power, courage and loyalty, and the Stevenson name shares in that imagery.
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Stevenson name FAQ
What does the Stevenson name mean?
Son of Steven. Common variants include Stephenson, Stevens, Stinson.
Where does the Stevenson surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in Northern Ireland, the United States and England.
Is there a Stevenson coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Stevenson coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.