Steenson

Steenson is a surname of English origin. It is generally considered a patronymic name meaning "son of Steven" or "son of Stephen," derived from a medieval given name that was widespread in England. The Steenson spelling is one of several variants that emerged as record-keeping and literacy evolved in the late Middle Ages. The name appears in English and Scottish genealogical sources from the 14th to 16th centuries, and as families migrated, it spread to Ireland and across the Atlantic.

In contemporary usage, Steenson or its variants are found in the United Kingdom and in countries with historical British diaspora, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname has produced individuals in various professional fields, including sports, academia, and the arts, reflecting its broad geographic distribution.

Related surnames include Stevenson, Stevens, and Stephens, which share a common root in the given name Stephen/Steven and illustrate the common English practice of forming patronymics with -son.