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

Steverson, 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 Steverson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Steverson in America

Steverson is the 11877th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Steverson surname appeared 2,636 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Steverson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Steverson 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 Steverson

The surname Steverson has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Steabhairnean," which means "one who lives near the stream." The name was initially concentrated in the Highlands region of Scotland, particularly in the areas around Inverness and Aberdeenshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Steverson can be found in the Scottish Parish Records of the late 1500s. The records mention a family with the surname Steverson residing in the parish of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. This suggests that the name had already spread from the Highlands to other parts of Scotland by that time.

In the 17th century, there are records of a notable figure named John Steverson (1620-1687), who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Glasgow. He played a significant role in the city's economic development during that period.

The earliest known spelling variation of the name was "Stephanson," which appeared in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls of 1528. This spelling likely evolved from the Gaelic "Steabhairnean" and was later anglicized to "Steverson."

During the 18th century, the surname Steverson began to appear in historical records beyond Scotland. One notable individual was Robert Steverson (1745-1823), an English scholar and writer who authored several works on Scottish history and literature. He was born in Edinburgh but spent much of his life in London, where he gained recognition for his scholarly pursuits.

Another notable bearer of the name was Mary Steverson (1786-1865), a Scottish painter known for her portraits and landscapes. She was born in Aberdeenshire and received training from renowned artists of the time, becoming a respected figure in the Scottish art world.

In the 19th century, the Steverson family played a role in the colonization efforts of the British Empire. William Steverson (1810-1879) was a British colonial administrator who served in various parts of Africa and Asia, including India and South Africa.

As the Steverson family spread across the globe, the name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, reflecting their involvement in different spheres of society, from business and academia to the arts and colonial administration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Steverson

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

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 Steverson 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 Steverson 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 Steverson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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