2000
#117,538
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Stephon
An English surname derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Stephon. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stephon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Stephon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stephon, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stephon
The surname Stephon is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Stephene or Stephen, which ultimately comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, in the 1st century AD.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Stephon date back to the late 11th century in various parts of England, such as Stephon de Wuduham in the Domesday Book of 1086. This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landholders and their properties across much of England and parts of Wales.
Throughout the centuries, the surname Stephon has undergone various spelling variations, including Stephons, Stephonson, and Stephenson. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations, as well as the influence of scribes and record-keepers.
One notable bearer of the Stephon surname was Sir Walter Stephon (c. 1340-1405), an English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He served under King Edward III and was renowned for his bravery and leadership skills in battles against the French.
Another historical figure was John Stephon (1515-1568), an English Protestant reformer and bishop during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of England and was known for his theological writings and sermons.
In the 17th century, William Stephon (1628-1679) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Church of St. Clement Danes in London.
During the Industrial Revolution, the Stephon family contributed to the development of the coal mining industry in England. George Stephon (1781-1848) was a pioneering coal mine owner and engineer who introduced innovative techniques for underground mining and ventilation systems.
The surname Stephon has also been associated with literary figures, such as the English poet and playwright Samuel Stephon (1609-1670), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
While the surname Stephon has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname in the annals of English history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stephon
Among Census respondents with the surname Stephon, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stephon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Stephon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.0% · 91
- Black or African American10.8% · 12
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stephon
Stephon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-18 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,619 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #117,538 | 137 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 22,619 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,508 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Stephon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #148,665 | -6.1% |
| Count | 119 | 111 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stephon bearers went from 119 to 111 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #148,665.
FAQ
Stephon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stephon?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Stephon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Stephon?
Stephon ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Stephon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Stephon.
Has Stephon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stephon went from 119 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Stephon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stephon, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.0%. The next largest groups are Black (10.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Stephon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.0% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stephon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.0%), Black (10.8%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Stephon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Stephon mean?
An English surname derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Stephon (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Stephon?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Stephon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.