UK surname
A English surname derived from an old pronunciation of the word "steward".
In the 1881 census there were 174 people recorded with the Steuart surname, ranking it #14,042 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 39, ranked #35,484, down from #14,042 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Crathie and Braemar, Lismore and Appin and Cargill. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Steuart is 259 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.6%.
1881 census count
174
Ranked #14,042
Modern count
39
2016, ranked #35,484
Peak year
1861
259 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Steuart surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Steuart surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 133 | #14,106 |
| 1861 | historical | 259 | #9,561 |
| 1881 | historical | 174 | #14,042 |
| 1891 | historical | 180 | #16,143 |
| 1901 | historical | 184 | #15,942 |
| 1911 | historical | 49 | #27,894 |
| 1997 | modern | 33 | #34,377 |
| 1998 | modern | 32 | #34,633 |
| 1999 | modern | 38 | #34,142 |
| 2000 | modern | 38 | #34,146 |
| 2001 | modern | 40 | #33,842 |
| 2002 | modern | 40 | #34,133 |
| 2003 | modern | 41 | #34,113 |
| 2004 | modern | 39 | #34,477 |
| 2005 | modern | 40 | #34,562 |
| 2006 | modern | 38 | #35,003 |
| 2007 | modern | 40 | #35,037 |
| 2008 | modern | 41 | #35,067 |
| 2009 | modern | 45 | #34,972 |
| 2010 | modern | 47 | #35,009 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 44 | #35,222 |
| 2014 | modern | 44 | #35,241 |
| 2015 | modern | 39 | #35,472 |
| 2016 | modern | 39 | #35,484 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Crathie and Braemar, Lismore and Appin, Cargill, Rattray and Edinburgh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crathie and Braemar | Aberdeen |
| 2 | Lismore and Appin | Argyll |
| 3 | Cargill | Perth |
| 4 | Rattray | Perth |
| 5 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Steuart surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Steuart, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Steuart surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Steuart household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Steuart is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Steuart is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Steuart, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname STEUART originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "stiward," which means "keeper of the hall" or "steward." The name was initially used as an occupational title for individuals responsible for managing household affairs and estates.
The earliest recorded instances of the STEUART surname can be traced back to the 12th century in Scotland. In the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented homages rendered to King Edward I of England, several individuals with the surname STEUART are listed, indicating its widespread use at the time.
The STEUART surname has long been associated with Scottish nobility and landowners. One notable figure was Sir John Steuart (1515-1563), who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland and played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation. Another prominent individual was Sir James Steuart (1713-1780), a Scottish economist and philosopher known for his work "An Inquiry into the Principles of Political Economy."
In the 16th century, the STEUART surname was often spelled as "Stewart" or "Stuart," reflecting the influence of the royal House of Stuart, which ruled Scotland and England from 1371 to 1714. The spelling "STEUART" emerged as a distinct variant during this period.
The STEUART surname has also been linked to various place names in Scotland, such as Stewartfield and Stewartry, further cementing its historical roots in the region. Additionally, the name has been associated with the Clan Stuart, one of the most prominent Scottish clans.
Other notable individuals with the STEUART surname include Sir Thomas Steuart Denham (1805-1870), a British colonial administrator and explorer in Africa; Sir James Steuart Denham (1744-1839), a Scottish lawyer and politician; and Sir Archibald Steuart Denham (1763-1847), a British naval officer and colonial administrator.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Steuart surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Perthshire leads with 21 Steuarts recorded in 1881 and an index of 27.73x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Perthshire | 21 | 27.73x |
| Renfrewshire | 17 | 13.00x |
| Ayrshire | 15 | 11.88x |
| Lanarkshire | 15 | 2.75x |
| Stirlingshire | 14 | 22.49x |
| Aberdeenshire | 12 | 7.68x |
| Midlothian | 12 | 5.31x |
| Kincardineshire | 10 | 48.66x |
| Banffshire | 8 | 22.86x |
| Inverness-shire | 7 | 13.89x |
| Ross-shire | 6 | 12.95x |
| West Lothian | 5 | 19.68x |
| Angus | 4 | 2.56x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.24x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.15x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.36x |
| Caithness | 2 | 8.66x |
| Dumfriesshire | 2 | 5.37x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 0.58x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.35x |
| Kirkcudbrightshire | 2 | 8.19x |
| Nairnshire | 2 | 38.84x |
| Argyllshire | 1 | 2.13x |
| Fife | 1 | 1.00x |
| Morayshire | 1 | 3.81x |
| Sutherland | 1 | 7.70x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 4.46x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cargill in Perthshire leads with 19 Steuarts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2405.06x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cargill | 19 | 2405.06x |
| West Greenock | 13 | 55.39x |
| Beith | 11 | 291.78x |
| Rhynie | 11 | 1692.31x |
| Banchory Ternan | 9 | 505.62x |
| Govan | 9 | 6.67x |
| Inveresk | 6 | 98.04x |
| Mortlach | 6 | 350.88x |
| Bothkennar | 5 | 268.82x |
| Buchanan | 5 | 1562.50x |
| Glasgow | 5 | 5.16x |
| Livingstone | 5 | 574.71x |
| Lochbroom | 5 | 206.61x |
| Portree | 5 | 268.82x |
| Abbey | 4 | 20.05x |
| Falkirk | 4 | 27.45x |
| Kirknewton | 4 | 615.38x |
| St Quivox | 4 | 93.68x |
| Camberwell | 3 | 2.78x |
| St George Hanover | 3 | 13.62x |
| Aberfoyle | 2 | 740.74x |
| Chislehurst | 2 | 64.72x |
| Clayton Le Moors | 2 | 51.55x |
| Halkirk | 2 | 128.21x |
| Moffat | 2 | 117.65x |
| Monifieth | 2 | 36.23x |
| Nairn | 2 | 63.90x |
| Rathven | 2 | 30.44x |
| Rerrick | 2 | 190.48x |
| St Maurice Winchester | 2 | 138.89x |
| Barony | 1 | 0.72x |
| Dornoch | 1 | 68.49x |
| Edinburgh Buccleuch | 1 | 18.69x |
| Forres | 1 | 36.23x |
| Glassary | 1 | 39.53x |
| Glencorse | 1 | 114.94x |
| Inverness | 1 | 7.89x |
| Kennoway | 1 | 109.89x |
| Killearnan | 1 | 163.93x |
| Menmuir | 1 | 227.27x |
| Moy Dalarossie | 1 | 212.77x |
| Nigg | 1 | 58.82x |
| Stranraer | 1 | 48.78x |
| Strathdon | 1 | 131.58x |
| Strathmartine | 1 | 144.93x |
| Twickenham | 1 | 13.81x |
| West Derby | 1 | 1.71x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Steuart surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Steuart surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Steuart households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Bank Clerk | 1 |
| Bookseller Assistant | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Late Capt 34th Foot | 1 |
| Machinest Printer | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Stone Mason | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 174 people were recorded with the Steuart surname. That placed it at #14,042 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 39 in 2016. That gives Steuart a modern rank of #35,484.
A English surname derived from an old pronunciation of the word "steward".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Steuart bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.