Find out how popular the last name Stepherson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Stepherson.

Stepherson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Stepherson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stepherson in America

Stepherson is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stepherson surname appeared 308 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Stepherson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stepherson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Stepherson

The surname Stepherson is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Stephene" or "Steven," which itself comes from the Greek name "Stephanos," meaning "crown" or "garland."

The earliest recorded instance of the Stepherson surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a certain Walter Stephenson is listed as a landowner in Yorkshire. This spelling variation, Stephenson, was common in the early days of the name's usage.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to other parts of England, with records showing Stephersons residing in areas such as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. During this period, the name was often associated with occupations related to the church or clergy, as the name's Greek origins linked it to religious connotations.

One notable bearer of the Stepherson name was John Stepherson, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century (c. 1420-1490). His success in trade and civic affairs brought recognition to the family name.

In the 16th century, the Stepherson surname appeared in various historical records, including the Parish Registers of Yorkshire, where several instances of the name were documented. One such record mentions a Thomas Stepherson, born in 1567 in the village of Ripon.

The 17th century saw the emergence of the Stepherson family in the New World, with several individuals bearing the name arriving in the American colonies. One such pioneer was William Stepherson, who settled in Virginia in 1635, establishing the family's presence in the fledgling colonies.

Another notable figure was Sir John Stepherson (1662-1730), a wealthy landowner and politician in Gloucestershire, England. He served as a Member of Parliament and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment of a school in his local community.

As the centuries passed, the Stepherson name continued to spread throughout the English-speaking world, with family members contributing to various fields, including academia, the arts, and public service. One such individual was Robert Stepherson (1802-1880), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on the history and literature of his native Yorkshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stepherson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Stepherson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Stepherson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Stepherson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Stepherson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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