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UK surname

Steveson

An occupational surname meaning "Steven's son" or descendant of someone named Steven.

In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Steveson surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 35, ranked #35,703, down from #21,334 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Carsington, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and Wrexham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Herefordshire, Havering and Hastings.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Steveson is 163 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 59.8%.

1881 census count

87

Ranked #21,334

Modern count

35

2016, ranked #35,703

Peak year

1891

163 bearers

Map years

3

1861 to 1911

Key insights

  • Steveson had 87 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,334 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 35 in 2016, ranked #35,703.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 163 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Steveson surname distribution map

The map shows where the Steveson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Steveson surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Steveson over time

The 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 93 #17,946
1861 historical 137 #16,465
1881 historical 87 #21,334
1891 historical 163 #17,300
1901 historical 80 #25,251
1911 historical 147 #18,104
1997 modern 103 #26,498
1998 modern 84 #29,537
1999 modern 63 #31,798
2000 modern 43 #33,709
2001 modern 16 #36,160
2002 modern 15 #36,381
2003 modern 15 #36,415
2004 modern 16 #36,439
2005 modern 19 #36,247
2006 modern 27 #35,746
2007 modern 26 #35,932
2008 modern 26 #36,012
2009 modern 24 #36,261
2010 modern 27 #36,153
2011 modern 29 #36,004
2012 modern 31 #35,876
2013 modern 37 #35,582
2014 modern 35 #35,722
2015 modern 34 #35,756
2016 modern 35 #35,703

Geography

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Where Stevesons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Carsington, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Wrexham, St Werburgh and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Herefordshire, Havering, Hastings, West Lindsey and Scarborough. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Carsington Derbyshire
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 Wrexham Denbighshire
4 St Werburgh Derbyshire
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Herefordshire 007 Herefordshire, County of
2 Havering 014 Havering
3 Hastings 002 Hastings
4 West Lindsey 004 West Lindsey
5 Scarborough 005 Scarborough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Steveson

These lists show first names that appear often with the Steveson surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Steveson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Steveson, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Steveson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Steveson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Steveson is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Steveson is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Steveson falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Steveson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Steveson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Steveson

The surname Steveson is of English origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name Steven, which is a version of the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The earliest recorded spelling of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1176, where one Richard Stevenson is mentioned. The surname is believed to have originated in the northern English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was most prevalent during the Middle Ages.

Steveson is a variant spelling of the more common Stevenson surname, which can be found in various historical records such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a William Stevenson is listed. The name also appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301, with a reference to a John Stevenson.

One notable example of the Steveson surname can be found in the records of the Cistercian Abbey of Furness in Lancashire, which mention a monk named Thomas Steveson in the late 14th century. Another early record is that of a Richard Steveson, who served as a Member of Parliament for Westmorland in 1425.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Steveson name was associated with several prominent figures. John Steveson (1546-1615) was an English clergyman and author known for his work on biblical commentary. William Steveson (1570-1638) was a mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of navigation.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of George Steveson (1737-1821), a Scottish naval officer and hydrographer who played a crucial role in charting the coasts of Scotland and Ireland. Another notable figure was John Steveson (1775-1853), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Marble Arch.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several influential individuals bearing the Steveson surname. Among them was Robert Steveson (1823-1892), a Scottish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the steam engine and railway technology. Additionally, James Steveson (1841-1907) was a renowned Scottish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

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1881 census detail

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Steveson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Steveson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Derbyshire leads with 22 Stevesons recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.56x.

County Total Index
Derbyshire 22 16.56x
Lancashire 12 1.19x
Durham 8 3.17x
Lanarkshire 8 2.91x
Middlesex 8 0.94x
Yorkshire 6 0.71x
Northumberland 4 3.17x
Kent 3 1.04x
Surrey 3 0.73x
Ayrshire 2 3.15x
Orkney 2 21.41x
Renfrewshire 2 3.04x
Staffordshire 2 0.70x
Wigtownshire 2 17.75x
Angus 1 1.27x
Argyllshire 1 4.23x
Lincolnshire 1 0.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Carsington in Derbyshire leads with 18 Stevesons recorded in 1881 and an index of 25714.29x.

Place Total Index
Carsington 18 25714.29x
Govan 7 10.31x
Monw Wearmouth Shore 6 2500.00x
Tottenham 6 44.38x
Ashton Under Lyne 4 18.17x
Chesterfield 4 80.32x
Cowpen 4 137.46x
Guildford Holy Trinity 3 379.75x
Liverpool 3 4.91x
Sheffield 3 11.21x
Bexley 2 78.13x
Bishopwearmouth 2 9.23x
Kirkwall St Ola 2 142.86x
Monkton Prestwick 2 322.58x
Newton 2 25.77x
Paisley Middle Church 2 52.22x
Stoke Upon Trent 2 6.58x
Stoneykirk 2 246.91x
Widnes 2 27.55x
Aylesford 1 125.00x
Bow London 1 9.26x
Dundee 1 3.41x
Glasgow 1 2.05x
Knapdale South 1 123.46x
Louth 1 32.15x
Pendleton In Salford 1 8.33x
Redcar 1 149.25x
Saddleworth 1 15.41x
Stanwell 1 158.73x
Wakefield 1 15.48x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Steveson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 5
Anne 3
Elizabeth 3
Fanny 3
Sarah 2
Alice 1
Ann 1
Drusilla 1
Edith 1
Ellen 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Lucy 1
Maria 1
Nellie 1
Rose 1
Zilpha 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Steveson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 7
George 5
Charles 3
Thomas 3
William 3
Edward 2
Geo. 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Francis 1
Fred. 1
Gibbon 1
Granfield 1
Harvey 1
J. 1
James 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Thos. 1

Top occupations

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 Steveson households.

FAQ

Steveson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Steveson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Steveson surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Steveson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 35 in 2016. That gives Steveson a modern rank of #35,703.

What does the Steveson surname mean?

An occupational surname meaning "Steven's son" or descendant of someone named Steven.

What does the Steveson map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Steveson bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.